
Passionate about Motorsports since a child, he grow watching the battles between Schumacher & Hakkinen and dreaming about impossible challenges with the 24 Hours of Le Mans. From 2012 he’s writing about motorsports. Alumni of the UAM-El Pais MA, he experimented how is the work in a big newsroom, being part of the Local, International (America) and Social Media teams. He joined Motorsport.com in October 2016 and during this time he was attending Dakar in 4 occasions, two times in Le Mans and other events such WRC. In 2018 he published his first book ‘Himoinsa Team: la roja del Dakar’, the history of the first private team who battled with the best factory temas in the world’s toughest rally.
Latest articles by Sergio Lillo

Loeb: Second place in Dakar "nothing to be ashamed of"
Loeb: Second place in Dakar "nothing to be ashamed of" Loeb: Second place in Dakar "nothing to be ashamed of"

Prodrive fears Audi could "kill" Dakar competition in 2023
Prodrive fears Audi could "kill" Dakar competition in 2023 Prodrive fears Audi could "kill" Dakar competition in 2023

Dakar mechanic dies on the last liaison of 2022
Dakar mechanic dies on the last liaison of 2022 Dakar mechanic dies on the last liaison of 2022

Sunderland's second Dakar win "feels better than the first"
Sunderland's second Dakar win "feels better than the first" Sunderland's second Dakar win "feels better than the first"

Loeb 'cannot do more' to beat Al-Attiyah to Dakar win
Loeb 'cannot do more' to beat Al-Attiyah to Dakar win Loeb 'cannot do more' to beat Al-Attiyah to Dakar win

Dakar leader Al-Attiyah hit by belated FIA seat belt penalty
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Loeb escapes penalty for lost spare wheel in Dakar Stage 8
Loeb escapes penalty for lost spare wheel in Dakar Stage 8 Loeb escapes penalty for lost spare wheel in Dakar Stage 8

Al-Attiyah “really lucky” to finish Dakar stage after mechanical scare
Al-Attiyah “really lucky” to finish Dakar stage after mechanical scare Al-Attiyah “really lucky” to finish Dakar stage after mechanical scare

Dakar 2022, Stage 8: Ekstrom wins for Audi, Al-Attiyah struggles
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GCK Motorsport unveils hydrogen prototype for 2024 Dakar Rally
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De Villiers: Death threats after Dakar bike crashes "upsetting"
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Al-Attiyah: 2022 Dakar regulations have made my life easier
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FIA dismisses Sainz's complaints about Audi Dakar disadvantage
FIA dismisses Sainz's complaints about Audi Dakar disadvantage FIA dismisses Sainz's complaints about Audi Dakar disadvantage

Organisers have no plans to stop Dakar despite French minister comments
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French minister considering cancelling Dakar after car explosion
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De Villiers gets five-hour Dakar penalty for second motorcyclist incident
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French anti-terror agency to investigate Dakar Rally blast
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WRC investigating possible return to Argentina in 2023
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Audi won't appeal against Dakar roadbook after Stage 1 controversy
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Dakar 2022 leader Al-Attiyah fined for breach of rules
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Why did Stage 1 of Dakar 2022 unleash chaos?
Why did Stage 1 of Dakar 2022 unleash chaos? Why did Stage 1 of Dakar 2022 unleash chaos?

New FIA president confident Hamilton won’t walk away from F1
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Dakar 2022, Stage 1: Al-Attiyah eases to win, disaster for Audi
Dakar 2022, Stage 1: Al-Attiyah eases to win, disaster for Audi Dakar 2022, Stage 1: Al-Attiyah eases to win, disaster for Audi

Dakar drops 'marathon' stage rule after heavy rain
Dakar drops 'marathon' stage rule after heavy rain Dakar drops 'marathon' stage rule after heavy rain

Audi's Peterhansel drops out of Dakar contention after Stage 1 crash
Audi's Peterhansel drops out of Dakar contention after Stage 1 crash Audi's Peterhansel drops out of Dakar contention after Stage 1 crash

The technical and regulatory battle of Dakar 2022
The technical and regulatory battle of Dakar 2022 The technical and regulatory battle of Dakar 2022

Dakar issues warning alert after car explosion in Jeddah
Dakar issues warning alert after car explosion in Jeddah Dakar issues warning alert after car explosion in Jeddah

Dakar 2022: Al-Attiyah, Sanders fastest in Prologue
Dakar 2022: Al-Attiyah, Sanders fastest in Prologue Dakar 2022: Al-Attiyah, Sanders fastest in Prologue

Toyota's Al-Attiyah sees himself as Dakar 2022 favourite
Toyota's Al-Attiyah sees himself as Dakar 2022 favourite Toyota's Al-Attiyah sees himself as Dakar 2022 favourite

Petrucci cleared to race in Dakar after false COVID positive
Petrucci cleared to race in Dakar after false COVID positive Petrucci cleared to race in Dakar after false COVID positive

Rebellion boss out of Dakar 2022 after fire engulfs car
Rebellion boss out of Dakar 2022 after fire engulfs car Rebellion boss out of Dakar 2022 after fire engulfs car

Dakar drivers having to adapt driving style for new 2022 cars
Dakar drivers having to adapt driving style for new 2022 cars Dakar drivers having to adapt driving style for new 2022 cars

Toyota's Al-Attiyah scores dominant Morocco Rally win
Toyota's Al-Attiyah scores dominant Morocco Rally win Toyota's Al-Attiyah scores dominant Morocco Rally win

Prodrive to use biofuel in Dakar 2022
Prodrive to use biofuel in Dakar 2022 Prodrive to use biofuel in Dakar 2022

Alonso under investigation for yellow-flag infringement in Turkey
Alonso under investigation for yellow-flag infringement in Turkey Alonso under investigation for yellow-flag infringement in Turkey

Laia Sanz ends two-wheel Dakar career, will switch to cars
Laia Sanz ends two-wheel Dakar career, will switch to cars Laia Sanz ends two-wheel Dakar career, will switch to cars

Sainz: Winning Dakar "has to be the goal" in first year with Audi
Sainz: Winning Dakar "has to be the goal" in first year with Audi Sainz: Winning Dakar "has to be the goal" in first year with Audi

Audi's Dakar prototype completes two-week Morocco test
Audi's Dakar prototype completes two-week Morocco test Audi's Dakar prototype completes two-week Morocco test

Toyota reveals revamped Hilux 4x4 ahead of 2022 Dakar Rally
Toyota reveals revamped Hilux 4x4 ahead of 2022 Dakar Rally Toyota reveals revamped Hilux 4x4 ahead of 2022 Dakar Rally

Prodrive completes shakedown with new Dakar Rally contender
Prodrive completes shakedown with new Dakar Rally contender Prodrive completes shakedown with new Dakar Rally contender

Ferrari's Molina convinced Corvette 'has something extra'
Ferrari's Molina convinced Corvette 'has something extra' Ferrari's Molina convinced Corvette 'has something extra'

The technical secrets behind Audi's 'electric' Dakar challenger
The technical secrets behind Audi's 'electric' Dakar challenger The technical secrets behind Audi's 'electric' Dakar challenger

Audi reveals new electric-powered Dakar challenger
Audi reveals new electric-powered Dakar challenger Audi reveals new electric-powered Dakar challenger

FIA, ASO launch new Cross-Country World Championship around Dakar
FIA, ASO launch new Cross-Country World Championship around Dakar FIA, ASO launch new Cross-Country World Championship around Dakar

Audi signs Peterhansel, Sainz and Ekstrom for Dakar entry
Audi signs Peterhansel, Sainz and Ekstrom for Dakar entry Audi signs Peterhansel, Sainz and Ekstrom for Dakar entry

Dakar changes rules after complaints over Audi entry
Dakar changes rules after complaints over Audi entry Dakar changes rules after complaints over Audi entry

Dakar chief responds to Loeb, Sainz after heavy criticism
Dakar chief responds to Loeb, Sainz after heavy criticism Dakar chief responds to Loeb, Sainz after heavy criticism

Dakar reveals first details of 2022 Saudi Arabia event
Dakar reveals first details of 2022 Saudi Arabia event Dakar reveals first details of 2022 Saudi Arabia event

Audi reveals details of electric Dakar powertrain
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Factory Mercedes driver Juncadella returns to DTM with GruppeM
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Ferrari's Molina tips GT3s to replace GTE in WEC
Ferrari's Molina tips GT3s to replace GTE in WEC Ferrari's Molina tips GT3s to replace GTE in WEC

Garcia on emotional Rolex 24 win after bereavements and COVID
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The making of South America's first Dakar bikes champion
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Peterhansel: Al-Attiyah lost Dakar 2021 due to "ego"
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KTM's Sunderland faced "impossible" task on last stage
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Dakar shortens penultimate stage due to bad weather
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Dakar 2021, Stage 10: Benavides takes lead as Cornejo retires
Dakar 2021, Stage 10: Benavides takes lead as Cornejo retires Dakar 2021, Stage 10: Benavides takes lead as Cornejo retires

Loeb retires from 2021 Dakar Rally after latest issue
Loeb retires from 2021 Dakar Rally after latest issue Loeb retires from 2021 Dakar Rally after latest issue

Price surprised to complete stage on damaged tyre
Price surprised to complete stage on damaged tyre Price surprised to complete stage on damaged tyre

Price: Halfway Dakar lead 'doesn't mean anything'
Price: Halfway Dakar lead 'doesn't mean anything' Price: Halfway Dakar lead 'doesn't mean anything'
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