Motorsports
Toyota and Repsol introduce the great team of Isidor Esteve and Toby Price as a great signing for Dakar 2026: “We have regained the feeling of rallying with the best team”
he dakar last year was exceptional toyota. Japanese brands became popular because fart–Raj, Although it was with Overdrive, a private team. Nevertheless, Henk Lategan I managed to finish in 2nd place, achieving a wonderful double crown with the Japanese rider Hilux T1+. gazoo racing.
And just this Thursday, the time has come to announce the official Toyota team line-up that will seek to continue the good dynamics in the world’s toughest rally in 2026. Repsol as a renewable fuel supplier Madrid signaled the start of a new adventure with main sponsor Saudi Arabia. And MD did not miss his appointment. They welcomed us with decorations that teleported us to Khaima, Saudi land. The organization also laid sand on the ground. Pure Dakar in the heart of the capital.
Isidor Esteve continues with Repsol Toyota Rally Teammeanwhile Toby Price, who won twice in the motorcycle category; Another great claim is Brand new signed for him Gazoo Racing. Australians share a cabin Armand Monleon Achieved a high-level starting hat trick as a co-pilot Lategan and Seth Quintero with the official team.
“It’s never tiring to be here. I think there’s always been a lot of fans in the Dakar in Spain, especially when we raced in Africa. It’s really great. As for the car, I tried it last Saturday in France and it was incredible. I got out of the car because the mechanic said it was just a test.” I bring back the feelings of the past where I said I was going to attend presentations and compete against the best teams. Is there anything better? “
“There are a few moments when you feel the pressure, but it doesn’t last long. In the desert, when you start the engine and turn it on, you concentrate, but everything is left behind. It all depends on the work you and the co-pilot do,” explained Henk Lategan.
“It’s been two years since I learned about T1+ and I feel good and I’ve already won a stage so I hope I can take it to another level. Winning a stage means I had a good day and of course I want to win everything, but that’s not the way to win the Dakar. Every stage is important and I’m ready to take the leap,” said Quintero.
“I’m looking forward to starting a new stage in my career. Safety-wise, it’s a big change. I’ve learned quickly with great teammates and I’m comfortable in the car. It’s hard to predict anything, but… But if it’s in the top 10, it’s great, and if it’s in the top 8, it’s even better. “The first goal is to get to the finish line,” Toby Price said.
Now that the presentation is over, all that remains is to wait for the Dakar, which begins in Yanbu on January 3rd. Drivers suffer more in front of the press than behind the wheel. Now it’s their turn to enjoy dune surfing at full throttle.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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Aston Martin and Honda officially launched their Formula 1 factory partnership at an event in Tokyo where the Japanese manufacturer’s new power unit, the RA626H, was unveiled.
Honda continued to support Red Bull technically after officially leaving Formula 1 in 2021, and will fully return in 2026 as Aston Martin’s official partner in the new era of the championship, where the electric motor and internal combustion engine share energy 50/50. This makes Aston Martin an official works team; whereas before the team was just a client team.
Preparations for the season were carried out with the participation of Aston Martin’s key partners and under the supervision of the team’s chief strategist Andy Cowell. The RA626H is designed to meet new regulatory requirements by providing maximum reliability and performance in the new environment.
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— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) January 20, 2026
Source: Sport UA
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Motorsports
Verstappen announced the conditions under which he will run in the legendary race in 2026
Max Verstappen says his participation in the Nürburgring 24 Hours is in doubt.
The four-time F1 champion has long been involved in endurance racing and is actively racing and testing in GT3, but full preparation for the Nordschleife marathon coincides with the Formula 1 calendar. The preparation races coincide with the F1 stages and the Dutchman does not want to go to the start without them.
“It’s very difficult to give a definitive answer right now,” Max said.
“I would like to start well prepared, but the preparation races coincide with Formula 1. Therefore, this year I will only be able to participate in the race if there is a change in the calendar.”
Therefore, Verstappen’s participation in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours is still in doubt and directly depends on possible changes in the program or compromises between Formula 1 and the marathon training program.
Source: Sport UA
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The first week of Formula 1 testing is approaching. The teams are preparing for the first joint test at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, followed by two more sessions in Bahrain.
The first cars to take to the track were Audi and Cadillac, now Racing Bulls have joined them. The Faenza team chose Imola as their “home” for the debut of the 2026 model.
The outgoing Alfa Tauri and Toro Rosso recently unveiled livery at an event in Detroit alongside Red Bull, but the actual vehicles of the new generation remain largely under wraps for now. There will be multiple technical changes before the season starts in Melbourne.
In the 2026 season, Alan Permain’s team will field Liam Lawson and debutant Arvid Lindblad. In the context of radically updated regulations, testing will be vital for the adaptation of pilots and crews.
Therefore, Racing Bulls decided not to wait for official testing in Barcelona. Today VCARB03 will travel approximately 15 km as part of an exercise to check the accuracy of the assembly, and on January 22 the team will conduct a full shooting day with 200 km of driving allowed.
Source: Sport UA
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