Tough outings in Parys 400 Rally-Raid as mechanical issues hamper Toyota, Ford
Parys in the Free State hosted two rounds of the 2023 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) as part of the Parys 400 event.
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Ogier edges Rovanpera as Toyota dominate Safari Rally
NAIVASHA, Kenya: France’s eight-time former world champion Sebastien Ogier patched up his rear tailgate with a bin liner en route to edging Toyota teammate Kalle Rovanpera to win the Safari Rally in Kenya on Sunday.
Dania Akeel named first female Saudi Red Bull International Champion
RIYADH: Desert rally driver Dania Akeel has become the first Saudi woman to join Red Bull’s elite group of International Champions following her resounding achievements in the sport. Akeel, who self-describes as a “motorsports athlete,” made history last year when she won the T3 2022 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas in Italy.
Verstappen wins pole in Canada on wet track as he chases Senna in win column
MONTREAL: Max Verstappen won the 25th pole of his career and moved one step closer to tying the late Ayrton Senna for Formula One victories as the two-time reigning world champion overcame wet conditions in Saturday qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Dr. Mubarak Al-Mutawa is first Saudi national to join ECOSEP’s board
RIYADH: Dr. Mubarak Al-Mutawa, Move Center for Sports Medicine’s executive director, has become the first Saudi to join the board of directors at the European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians.
Hey, Hilux, watch out! Ford Ranger to tackle Dakar in 2024 with SA’s technical expertise
Ford Performance is polishing its motorsport credentials. Its return to Dakar follows announcements as an engine supplier to Red Bull's Formula One team and a return to The 24 hours of Le Mans with the Mustang GT3.
Ford announces Ranger Raptor T1+ will race at Dakar Rally 2024 in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: An extreme racing version of the Ford Ranger will lead the expansion of Ford Performance global off-road racing to include the iconic Dakar Rally in 2024 and beyond.
Kingdom’s special Olympics team arrives in Germany
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national delegation have arrived in Germany for the 16th Special Olympics World Games to be held in Berlin from June 17 to 25. The Saudi delegation, led by National Director of the Saudi Special Olympics Abdulrahman Al-Quraishi, arrived on Tuesday in Duisburg, where they are staying for four days before leaving for the German capital. The Kingdom has sent 130 members, the largest delegation in the history of the country’s participation.
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