Dakar Rally 2023 kicks off in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 11 months ago

Dakar Rally 2023 kicks off in Saudi Arabia

India Today  

Dakar Rally The 45th edition of the gruelling Dakar Rally kicked off in Saudi Arabia. This is also the seventh outing for the homegrown Hero Motosports Team Rally, which has taken to the Arabian desert with four riders. The first stage of the Dakar Rally, is a 603km stretch around the Sea Camp with a 367km stretch for the special section. Speaking on the team’s result, Wolfgang Fischer, Team Manager, Hero MotoSports Team Rally said,”We are back at the Dakar after a full year of preparations, and I'm happy that our riders have secured solid results to get good starting positions in the first stage, the first day of 2023. I’m eagerly looking forward to the next 14 days.” Stage 1 leaderboard- Bike Ricky Brabec - Monster Energy Honda Team- 4hr14min4secs Ross Branch -Hero MotoSports Team Rally- +8min27secs Sebastian Buhler - Hero MotoSports Team Rally- +8min39secs Joaquim Rodrigues-Hero MotoSports Team Rally– +13m10s Franco Caimi- Hero MotoSports Team Rally – +13m16s Amongst the cars, Carlos Sainz and his co-driver Lucas Cruz of Team Audi Sport took the stage with fire posting a time of 3hr28min55seconds.

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Indian sports wrap, December 24: Lakdawala triumphs in Young Rider showjumping at Jr National Equestrian C’ship
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Indian sports wrap, December 24: Lakdawala triumphs in Young Rider showjumping at Jr National Equestrian C’ship

The Hindu  

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Ross Branch tops Stage 1 for Hero at Dakar Rally
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ross Branch tops Stage 1 for Hero at Dakar Rally

The Hindu  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally made a strong start to the Dakar Rally as its rider Ross Branch topped the opening stage of the iconic off-roading event. In total, three Hero riders crossed Saturday’s finish line successfully, with Branch finishing first among 136 competitors in the bike category. Hero’s fourth pilot Joaquim Rodrigues, however, encountered an unfortunate crash during the Stage …

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MOTORSPORTS | It’s time for JK Tyre stars to shine in the APRC final round

The Hindu  

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Nasser Al-Attiyah retains overall lead in Dakar Rally car race
1 year, 11 months ago

Nasser Al-Attiyah retains overall lead in Dakar Rally car race

The Hindu  

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Dakar Rally 2023, Al-Attiyah wins Stage 2, Sainz leads overall
1 year, 11 months ago

Dakar Rally 2023, Al-Attiyah wins Stage 2, Sainz leads overall

India Today  

The Stage 2 of the Dakar Rally 2023 ended with Nasser Al-Attiyah of Toyota Gazoo Racing finishing on top step of the 430km stretch. Indian team, Hero MotoSports Team Rally’s riders Sebastian Buhler and Ross Branch both finished in the top five. Al-Attiyah finished the stage in 5hr26s, followed by Eric Van Loon of Overdrive Racing in second and Sainz …

Toyota rider Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Dakar Rally stage 2
1 year, 11 months ago

Toyota rider Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Dakar Rally stage 2

The Hindu  

Nasser Al-Attiyah used all his experience of the rocky conditions to win a tough 430km second stage from Sea Camp to Al-Ula in the 45th Dakar Rally on Monday. In the sand we pushed and I’m quite happy.” Loeb’s hopes of competing for a first ever Dakar title hang in the balance after a stage he described as a “car …

Dakar Rally 2022: Hero MotoSports conclude with one stage win and podium finish
2 years, 11 months ago

Dakar Rally 2022: Hero MotoSports conclude with one stage win and podium finish

Hindustan Times  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally completed its Dakar 2022 campaign with a stellar result as both team riders crossed the final finish line in Jeddah. Dakar 2022 saw an Indian manufacturer win a Stage in the world's toughest rally for the very first time. With one stage win and one stage podium, this has been Hero MotoSports' best-ever performance at the …

Dakar Rally 2022: Splendid Show Helps Harith Noah Conquer Tricky Stage
2 years, 11 months ago

Dakar Rally 2022: Splendid Show Helps Harith Noah Conquer Tricky Stage

News 18  

India’s lone representative Harith Noah put in a splendid performance bouncing back after the rest day to claim 23rd position as he finished the arduous Stage 7 successfully in the Moto section of the 44th Dakar Rally here on Sunday. After the rest day, the TVS Racing Factory rider, Noah, began on an aggressive note and shot into the top-16 …

Dakar Rally: Lone Indian in Fray Harith Noah Finishes 29th, Joaquim Rodrigues Wins Stage 3
2 years, 11 months ago

Dakar Rally: Lone Indian in Fray Harith Noah Finishes 29th, Joaquim Rodrigues Wins Stage 3

News 18  

Lone Indian rider in fray, Harith Noah of Sherco TVS Rally Factory team, finished a creditable 29th in stage 3 of the 44th Dakar Rally, which saw Joaquim Rodrigues of Hero MotoSports Team win his maiden stage of the gruelling off-road race. Portuguese rider Rodriques of Hero MotoSports Team Rally clinched his maiden Dakar stage, clocking 2 hours, 34 minutes …

Hero MotoSports' riders make modest start in qualifying stage of Dakar 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Hero MotoSports' riders make modest start in qualifying stage of Dakar 2022

The Hindu  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally riders Joaquim Rodrigues and Aaron Mare finished 11th and 16th respectively in the qualifying stage of the 44th Dakar Rally. Participating in its sixth consecutive Dakar Rally -- arguably the toughest race on the planet -- Hero MotoSports Team Rally is represented by a two-rider team -- the experienced and in-form Rodrigues and young gun Mare, …

Harith Noah to represent India at Dakar 2022
3 years ago

Harith Noah to represent India at Dakar 2022

The Hindu  

TVS Racing team's Harith Noah is all set to represent India at the Dakar 2022, the toughest cross country rally in the world, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia from January 1 to 14. Noah, who is currently training in Spain to fine-tune his navigation skills after training with Sherco star Michael Metge in France, will be leaving for …

Abu Dhabi Dessert Challenge, stage 5: Hero MotoSports' Joaquim Rodrigues clinches podium
3 years, 1 month ago

Abu Dhabi Dessert Challenge, stage 5: Hero MotoSports' Joaquim Rodrigues clinches podium

India Today  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally completed the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge on a high with the team achieving a podium position in its last rally before the Dakar 2022. Pushing through multiple challenges in the final stage of the rally, including the failure of his navigation equipment, he delivered a fantastic 5th place finish on the stage, just seven minutes behind …

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, stage 2: Sebastian Buhler, Joaquim Rodrigues break into top 10 ranking
3 years, 1 month ago

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, stage 2: Sebastian Buhler, Joaquim Rodrigues break into top 10 ranking

India Today  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally completed the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with two of the three riders finishing in the top 10 positions. Joaquim Rodrigues, Hero MotoSports Team Rally said, “Today was another difficult stage. Joaquim Rodrigues Hero MotoSports Team Rally + 23m 56s 7. Sebastian Buhler Hero MotoSports Team Rally + 33m 45s 17.

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, stage 1: Hero MotoSports break into top 10
3 years, 1 month ago

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, stage 1: Hero MotoSports break into top 10

India Today  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally achieved a good result in the first stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge with all three riders finishing within the top 10 positions. Wolfgang Fischer, Team Manager, Hero MotoSports Team Rally said, “We are in Abu Dhabi for the final round of the Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge overall rankings after stage …

2021 Rallye Du Maroc, round 4: Hero MotoSports Joaquim Rodrigues moves in to top 10
3 years, 2 months ago

2021 Rallye Du Maroc, round 4: Hero MotoSports Joaquim Rodrigues moves in to top 10

India Today  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally carried its momentum from stage 3 into stage 4 and delivered yet another solid performance. Joaquim Rodrigues Hero MotoSports Team Rally + 06m 17s 11. Sebastian Buhler Hero MotoSports Team Rally + 20m 10s 2021 Rallye Du Maroc provisional overall rankings after stage 4 1. Joaquim Rodrigues Hero MotoSports Team Rally + 36m 13s 24.

2021 Rallye Du Maroc, round 3: Hero MotoSports' registers impressive performance
3 years, 2 months ago

2021 Rallye Du Maroc, round 3: Hero MotoSports' registers impressive performance

India Today  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally had a great Monday in the office as the team delivered a top 5 finish in stage 3 of the ongoing Rallye Du Maroc. Sebastian Buhler Hero MotoSports Team Rally + 02m 04s 3. Joaquim Rodrigues Hero MotoSports Team Rally + 11m 01s 2021 Rallye Du Maroc provisional overall rankings after stage 3 1. Franco Caimi …

2021 Rallye Du Maroc, round 2: Hero MotoSports progress with mixed results
3 years, 2 months ago

2021 Rallye Du Maroc, round 2: Hero MotoSports progress with mixed results

India Today  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally had a tough outing in stage 2 of the Rallye du Maroc with Joaquim Rodrigues claiming P10 after starting from P18, while Franco Caimi suffered an unfortunate incident following an impressive P4 at the start. Sebastian Buhler, whose technical issue on the bike on Saturday put him out of contention for a top overall result, started …

Dakar Rally 2022: Toyota reveals driver's line-up, prototype rally car
3 years, 3 months ago

Dakar Rally 2022: Toyota reveals driver's line-up, prototype rally car

India Today  

Toyota Gazoo Racing will enter a four-crew team in the upcoming Dakar Rally, which is set to take place in Saudi Arabia from January 2, 2022. Giniel de Villiers will be partnered with navigator Dennis Murphy; Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings will return for their second Dakar; and Shameer Variawa will now be partnered with navigator Danie Stassen. Giniel and …

Andalucia Rally 2021, stage 4: Hero MotoSports Team Rally finishes in top 5
3 years, 7 months ago

Andalucia Rally 2021, stage 4: Hero MotoSports Team Rally finishes in top 5

India Today  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally completed their first rally of the new season on a strong note, with two of its riders breaking into the top 5 overall standings, and also finishing stage 4 in the top 5. Sebastian Buhler Hero MotoSports Team Rally +01m 05s5 5. Franco Caimi Hero MotoSports Team Rally +02m 00s7 7. Joaquim Rodrigues Hero MotoSports Team …

2022 Dakar Rally: 44th edition returns to Saudi Arabia with new route
3 years, 7 months ago

2022 Dakar Rally: 44th edition returns to Saudi Arabia with new route

India Today  

The 44th edition of the world’s most famous rally, and the third to take place in Saudi Arabia, will start in Ha’il and conclude in Jeddah between January 2 and 14, 2022. Thanks first and foremost to our wise leadership, and guidance of his highness the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the goal of his Vision 2030, the Kingdom …

Stephane Peterhansel Wins Dakar Rally 30 Years after First Victory
3 years, 11 months ago

Stephane Peterhansel Wins Dakar Rally 30 Years after First Victory

News 18  

Stephane Peterhansel managed Nasser Al-Attiyah on the last stage to win the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Friday, 30 years after he first won the world’s toughest rally. From that day he was off the podium in a stage only once, and paid tribute to the navigation skills of his new co-pilot Edouard Boulanger, another former motorbike race in …

Dakar rally 2021, stage 11: Penultimate round sets stage for Jeddah finale
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021, stage 11: Penultimate round sets stage for Jeddah finale

India Today  

Hero MotoSports Team Rally posted a steady performance in the penultimate stage of the Dakar Rally 2021 with Sebastian Buhler and Joaquim Rodrigues both sitting in the top 15 of the overall rankings. With only the last stage separating riders from the finish line at Jeddah, Hero MotoSports Team Rally is poised for a strong finish with both Joaquim and …

Dakar rally 2021, stage 10: Joaquim Rodrigues finishes in top 10 again, Harith Noah continues strong run
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021, stage 10: Joaquim Rodrigues finishes in top 10 again, Harith Noah continues strong run

India Today  

The 2021 Dakar Rally is now entering into its final phase, with the battle hotting up as the rally heads towards its final showdown in Jeddah. Hero MotoSports Team Rally delivered another top 10 performance in stage 10 today, their fifth now in the rally. With the finish of the Dakar Rally in sight with only two more stages to …

Stephane Peterhansel On Track To Win Dakar Rally With 2 Stages Left
3 years, 11 months ago

Stephane Peterhansel On Track To Win Dakar Rally With 2 Stages Left

News 18  

Stephane Peterhansel looks set to win a record-extending eighth Dakar Rally car title after holding off main rival Nasser Al-Attiyah again on the 10th stage in the Saudi Arabia desert on Wednesday. Local driver Yazeed Al Rajhi finished the 342-kilometre special stage on a shredded tire, and his second stage win of the rally lifted him to 15th overall. Al-Attiyah …

CS Santosh cleared to fly back to India post Dakar rally 2021 stage 4 crash
3 years, 11 months ago

CS Santosh cleared to fly back to India post Dakar rally 2021 stage 4 crash

India Today  

CS Santosh's 2021 Dakar rally campaign came to an abrupt and unfortunate premature end after he suffered a crash during stage 4 of the most punishing motorsport event of the year. The 37-year old Bengaluru-based rider sustained head trauma and a dislocated right shoulder and was kept in a medically induced coma to manage the injury and keep bodily functions …

Dakar rally 2021, stage 9: Joaquim Rodrigues and Harith Noah continue strong run
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021, stage 9: Joaquim Rodrigues and Harith Noah continue strong run

India Today  

A stage that was touted to be the toughest of the Dakar Rally 2021, was made even tougher by the weight of the recent past, as Hero MotoSports Team Rally paid an emotional tribute to their late teammate Paulo Goncalves by delivering a strong performance in stage 9. Joaquim Rodrigues Hero MotoSports Team Rally +31m48s 17. Sebastian Buhler Hero MotoSports …

Dakar rally 2021, stage 8: Sebastian Buhler finishes in top 10, Joaquim Rodrigues and Harith Noah continue form
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021, stage 8: Sebastian Buhler finishes in top 10, Joaquim Rodrigues and Harith Noah continue form

India Today  

Moving forward in stage 8 of the Dakar Rally 2021 is Hero MotoSports Team Rally as both riders’ Joaquim Rodrigues and Sebastian Buhler had a mixed day traversing through the 375km of the timed special between Sakaka and Neom region. The 26-year old finished the stage 7 minutes and 58 seconds after the race leader Jose Ignacio Cornejo at 3 …

Dakar rally 2021, stage 7: Joaquim Rodrigues continues strong form, Harith Noah improves ranking
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021, stage 7: Joaquim Rodrigues continues strong form, Harith Noah improves ranking

India Today  

After a much-needed rest day, Dakar Rally 2021 continued on the marathon as stage 7 involved a sequence of sand mountains and 100km of up-and-down racing almost without interruption. Hero MotoSports riders' continued their terrific form as team captain Joaquim Rodrigues once again finished in the top 10 while Sebastian Buhler impressed with his grit. Joaquim Rodrigues Hero MotoSports Team …

Dakar rally 2021, stage 6: Joaquim Rodrigues finishes 8th, Harith Noah maintains momentum
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021, stage 6: Joaquim Rodrigues finishes 8th, Harith Noah maintains momentum

India Today  

Dakar Rally 2021 is halfway through the competition as stage 6 concludes at Ha'il, with Hero MotoSports riders' Joaquim Rodrigues and Sebastian Buhler maintained a steady run, as the duo finished at 8th place and 21st position respectively. With this steady run, Hero MotoSports Team Rally finds its riders in good positions at the halfway mark with Rodrigues at the …

Dakar rally 2021, stage 5: Hero MotoSports riders' Joaquim Rodrigues and Sebastian Buhler break into top 20
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021, stage 5: Hero MotoSports riders' Joaquim Rodrigues and Sebastian Buhler break into top 20

India Today  

Dakar rally is one of the toughest, most brutal raid rally in the world, and for good reasons, but unfortunately, the 2021 edition has witnessed its first casualty. On a brighter note, Hero MotoSports' riders Joaquim Rodrigues and Sebastian Buhler entered the top 20 in the overall rankings at the end of stage 5, which concluded at Buryadah. Sebastian Buhler …

Dakar Rally: CS Santosh Knocked Out Following Crash in Stage 4
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar Rally: CS Santosh Knocked Out Following Crash in Stage 4

News 18  

Hero MotoSports’ Bengaluru-based rider CS Santosh got knocked out of the 2021 Dakar Rally following a crash late in Stage 4. pic.twitter.com/ePbtRIsBcT— Hero MotoSports January 6, 2021 Before the crash, the Hero MotoSports rider was making steady progress. However, it was a good day for Hero’s top rider Joaquim Rodrigues, as he managed to break into the top 10, finishing …

Dakar rally 2021, stage 4: CS Santosh crashes out, Joaquim Rodrigues finishes at 6th place
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021, stage 4: CS Santosh crashes out, Joaquim Rodrigues finishes at 6th place

India Today  

The Dakar Rally 2021 is at stage 4 now, however, the day turned out to be a mixed bag for the Hero MotoSports team rally, as CS Santosh suffered a crash and had to forfeit the stage. On a positive note, Joaquim Rodrigues continued his gritty performances and set a blazing pace to finish the Wadi Ad-Dawasir to Riyadh stage …

Dakar rally 2021: Hero MotoSports keeps it steady in stage 3, Rodrigues breaks into top 20
3 years, 11 months ago

Dakar rally 2021: Hero MotoSports keeps it steady in stage 3, Rodrigues breaks into top 20

India Today  

Continuing their sound run in the 2021 Dakar Rally, the rider trio from Hero MotoSports Team Rally turned in another good performance in the 3rd stage of the rally, a 629km circuit route around the dunes of Wadi Ad-Dawasir out of which 403km was the special stage. Joaquim Rodrigues finished in 18th place; Sebastian Buhler came in 21st while Indian …

Hero MotoSports announces 3-rider squad, unveils new rally bike for Dakar 2021
4 years ago

Hero MotoSports announces 3-rider squad, unveils new rally bike for Dakar 2021

India Today  

Close on the heels of a win at the BAJA Portalegre, Hero MotoSports Team Rally unveiled its plans for the Dakar Rally 2021. Participating with a full-strength three-rider team, Hero MotoSports will take on the Dakar 2021 with the 2020 FIM Cross-Country BAJAs World Cup winner Sebastian Buhler, 2019 Pan Africa Rally winner - Joaquim Rodrigues, and ace Indian rider …

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