US EditionLegendary driver Stéphane Peterhansel joins Defender's 2026 Dakar Rally Campaign with D7X-R prototype
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With successful tests in Morocco and the incorporation of two key figures, the British brand enters the world of rally-raid with the new Defender Dakar D7X-R
The Land Rover Defender D7X-R will compete in the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) from 2026, and testing has begun in Morocco.
The Device Protecting Dakar Crews from Spinal Injuries
What goes up, must come down. When a rally-raid car hits an unexpected rut and gets airborne, its subsequent harsh impact with the ground results in force being put back through the chassis at comparable velocity. Such a force has the potential to injure the driver and navigator when there is nothing in place to soften the blow. Mitigating incidents of this type has been the driving force behind a recent initiative from the FIA’s safety departme…
The two-time world champion from Tauragė has become the first Latvian athlete to represent an official car manufacturer's team in the world championship. His teammate will be S. Peterhansel, the most decorated Dakar participant.
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