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Dacia Dominates the World's Toughest Car Race

Published January 19, 2026, 15:25
Dacia Dominates the World's Toughest Car Race

The Dacia Sandriders team achieved a historic victory, winning the 2026 Dakar Rally, the world's most demanding endurance race. Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabian Lurquin completed the race with a lead of almost ten minutes. This victory marks the maturity of Dacia's program in the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship. The 2026 Dakar lasted 13 days, covering a total of 7,976 kilometers, with demanding routes in Saudi Arabia. All four Dacia crews managed to finish the race, demonstrating the reliability of the cars and the organization of the team. This is Al-Attiyah's sixth victory and Lurquin's first.