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Saudi Arabia to Host 48th Dakar Rally in 2026

12/31/2025

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Saudi Arabia Hosts Dakar

Saudi Arabia will host the 48th Dakar Rally in Yanbu, marking the seventh consecutive year for the event, starting January 3, 2026.
The rally covers 8,000 kilometers, with 5,000 kilometers of timed stages, including two marathon stages.
Monster Energy Honda HRC will debut two riders, Martim Ventura, a Portuguese national champion, and Preston Campbell, son of Johnny Campbell.

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Aston Martin Races Resiliently

In the 2025 Formula 1 season, Aston Martin faced the Belgian Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso finishing 17th and Lance Stroll 14th.
Aston Martin rebounded in Hungary as Alonso finished fifth and Stroll seventh, their best results of the year.
At Monza, Alonso retired due to a suspension failure caused by debris from another car.
The team endured several pointless races, which shows resilience and potential for improvement.

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Saudi Arabia Hosts Dakar

Saudi Arabia will host the 48th Dakar Rally in Yanbu, marking the seventh consecutive year for the event, starting January 3, 2026.
The rally covers 8,000 kilometers, with 5,000 kilometers of timed stages, including two marathon stages.
Monster Energy Honda HRC will debut two riders, Martim Ventura, a Portuguese national champion, and Preston Campbell, son of Johnny Campbell.

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