Stephane Peterhansel underlined his place in the record books of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with an assured drive to victory today as Sam Sunderland saved his best until last to secure a third bikes title in the event.
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has produced many final day dramas down the years, and another thrilling climax is assured as the rally returns from the spectacular Al Dhafra dunes to the UAE capital.
Two familiar names lead the way in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge after a third day of intense rivalry between the world’s top drivers and riders among the spectacular Al Dhafra dunes.
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge served up another dramatic episode today as heroic Argentinian rider Kevin Benavides built hopes of a first bikes win, and Stephane Peterhansel held course for a record seventh cars victory.
Dubai-based rider powers into bikes lead, Emirati Ahli dominates quads on day of woe for Al Attiyah, Loeb
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6th March, 2022: The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge lived up to its…
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge takes its place on a thrilling new world stage for cross country rallying over the next five days, with the cream of the sport’s international talent battling for honours in spectacular fashion.
Victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is one of the most valued rewards in cross country rallying, and a host of the world’s leading contenders have arrived in the UAE with the special motivation to secure a first…
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has a history of making and breaking world title ambitions, and the stakes will be even higher when the event launches into a new era for cross country rallying at the weekend.
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has a proud history built on consistent government backing which remains the key to a brilliant future that lies ahead, new FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said today.
Stephane Peterhansel
As competitors arrive from around the world, huge team effort turns Al Dhafra site into 24/7 rally village
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 28th February, 2022: With the might of the new World Rally-Raid Championship heading for the…
The Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO) has announced an entry list packed with the world’s top drivers and riders for the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, which adds another illustrious chapter to its long running success story next week.
Al Attiyah, Sunderland face intense pressure as new World Rally-Raid Championship arrives in UAE capital
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16th February, 2022: The major forces in the new World Rally-Raid Championship are heading for a spectacular battle…
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10th February, 2022: The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge enters a new era next month when the Middle East’s most established cross-country rally takes place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge rounded off its 30th edition with another fascinating chapter today, as Nasser Al Attiyah secured his third victory in the event and Matthias Walkner his first.
Partnered by Mathieu Baumel in a Toyota Hilux,…
With four legs completed and one remaining, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is poised to conclude its 30th anniversary journey with a tense grand finale, offering starring roles to one new world champion, and another in waiting.
Fastest on…
The only certainty before the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge reaches its conclusion is that victory does not come easy, and this is still the case after the 30th edition’s third leg.
The drivers’ title remains in the grasp of…
The 30-year history of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is crammed with moments of high drama and displays of bravery and perseverance, and the latest chapter is quickly becoming a classic in its own right.
The rally was certainly…
Nasser Al Attiyah made the perfect start today as he launched his pursuit of a third triumph in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, while Botswana’s Ross Branch set the pace in the bikes with a masterful ride through the…
Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the spectacular event he founded 30 years ago, will fit perfectly into the new FIA World Rally-Raid Championship which takes cross country rallying into a new era next year.
Taking…
The stage is set for another epic chapter of cross country rallying as the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge prepares to mark its 30th anniversary with a powerful send-off in the UAE capital.
The South Grand Stand support pits area…
Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX) has withdrawn from the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge which starts this weekend.
The team had entered two Prodrive Hunter T1+ cars for Sebastien Loeb and Nani Roma in the class for 2022 specification cars, as…
Khalid Al Qassimi, whose victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge four years ago propelled his rallying career in a new direction, says the event can help attract more young Emirati talent into motor sport in the years ahead.…
Saudi Arabia’s top driver Yazeed Al Rajhi and new FIM world bikes champion Matthias Walkner have both set their sights on a maiden victory in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge when the event marks its 30th anniversary next week.…
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