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Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum

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Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum
Following a colossal project completed in record time, Le Mans' brand-new Motorsport Museum has opened its doors. Motorsport.com got to visit what already is a clear success

Dacia announces exit from Rally-Raid, rules out 2027 Dakar

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Dacia announces exit from Rally-Raid, rules out 2027 Dakar

Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now extremely robust, tyres the weak link

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Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now extremely robust, tyres the weak link

Nani Roma: Dakar 2026 at 'F1 level' after close fight

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Nani Roma: Dakar 2026 at 'F1 level' after close fight

Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser Al-Attiyah scores sixth win

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Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser Al-Attiyah scores sixth win

Luciano Benavides defeats Ricky Brabec by two seconds in dramatic Dakar Rally finish

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Luciano Benavides defeats Ricky Brabec by two seconds in dramatic Dakar Rally finish
KTM's Benavides scores a last-ditch victory in Dakar 2026, denying Honda rival Brabec in the final stretch

Ford's Nani Roma survives late crash and fuel drama to keep Dakar podium hopes alive

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Ford's Nani Roma survives late crash and fuel drama to keep Dakar podium hopes alive

Dakar 2026, Stage 12: Nasser Al-Attiyah wins to extend overall lead

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Dakar 2026, Stage 12: Nasser Al-Attiyah wins to extend overall lead

Dakar 2026, Stage 11: Mattias Ekstrom leads Ford 1-2-3, Henk Lategan out of contention

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Dakar 2026, Stage 11: Mattias Ekstrom leads Ford 1-2-3, Henk Lategan out of contention

KTM star Daniel Sanders snaps collarbone while leading Dakar, vows to finish rally

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KTM star Daniel Sanders snaps collarbone while leading Dakar, vows to finish rally

Dakar 2026, Stage 10: Mathieu Serradori wins as Nasser Al-Attiyah retakes overall lead

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Dakar 2026, Stage 10: Mathieu Serradori wins as Nasser Al-Attiyah retakes overall lead
The two-part marathon stage continues to shake up the order, with Al-Attiyah emerging from the chaos as the favourite for outright win

Dakar 2026, Stage 9: Ford takes 1-2 in overall standings as rivals hit trouble

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Dakar 2026, Stage 9: Ford takes 1-2 in overall standings as rivals hit trouble

Naturally-aspirated V8: What Ford is doing differently at the 2026 Dakar

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Naturally-aspirated V8: What Ford is doing differently at the 2026 Dakar

Dakar 2026, Stage 8: Toyota scores 1-2 in tightly-contested battle

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Dakar 2026, Stage 8: Toyota scores 1-2 in tightly-contested battle

Could time bonuses solve the “yo-yo effect” at the Dakar Rally?

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Could time bonuses solve the “yo-yo effect” at the Dakar Rally?

Dakar 2026, Stage 7: Mattias Ekstrom wins stage after late drama for Henk Lategan

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Dakar 2026, Stage 7: Mattias Ekstrom wins stage after late drama for Henk Lategan
Mattias Ekstrom was handed victory on Stage 7 of the 2026 Dakar Rally after provisional leader Henk Lategan hit trouble late on

Tyre Lottery at the 2026 Dakar Rally: What’s going wrong?

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Tyre Lottery at the 2026 Dakar Rally: What’s going wrong?

Dakar 2026, Stage 6: Nasser Al-Attiyah regains overall lead with first stage victory

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Dakar 2026, Stage 6: Nasser Al-Attiyah regains overall lead with first stage victory

Dakar 2026, Stage 5: Ford strikes back to win but Toyota maintains overall lead

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Dakar 2026, Stage 5: Ford strikes back to win but Toyota maintains overall lead

Why defending champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi retired from Dakar 2026 stage 4

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Why defending champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi retired from Dakar 2026 stage 4
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Dakar 2026: Flash News Cars - Stage 13

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Dakar 2026: Flash News Cars - Stage 13

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Dakar 2026: Flash News Bikes - Stage 13

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Dakar 2026: Flash News Bikes - Stage 12

Dakar 2026: Flash News Cars - Stage 11

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Dakar 2026: Flash News Cars - Stage 11

Dakar 2026: Flash News Bikes - Stage 11

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Dakar 2026: Flash News Bikes - Stage 11

Latest galleries

2026 Dakar Rally - Stage 13, in photos

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2026 Dakar Rally - Stage 13, in photos

2026 Dakar Rally - Stage 12, in photos

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2026 Dakar Rally - Stage 12, in photos

2026 Dakar Rally - Stage 11, in photos

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2026 Dakar Rally - Stage 11, in photos

2026 Dakar Rally - Stage 10, in photos

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2026 Dakar Rally - Stage 10, in photos

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F1 confirms fans' suspicions as behind-the-scenes Kimi Antonelli footage is released

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F1 confirms fans' suspicions as behind-the-scenes Kimi Antonelli footage is released
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Kimi Antonelli receives post-race penalty despite retirement in Barcelona

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Kimi Antonelli receives post-race penalty despite retirement in Barcelona
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F1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late

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F1 Barcelona GP: Lewis Hamilton takes maiden Ferrari win as Kimi Antonelli retires late
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Lewis Hamilton Ferrari win sparks Charles Leclerc warning from Jacques Villeneuve

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Lewis Hamilton Ferrari win sparks Charles Leclerc warning from Jacques Villeneuve