Tag

Romain Dumas

31 stories

Audi Sport Racing Legends: Historic Prototypes Now Available for Collectors

By Chayton Koch Audi, Motorsport

For the first time in its storied motorsport history, Audi Sport is offering enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of racing royalty. The newly launched Audi Sport Racing Legends program is making select LMP (Le Mans Prototype) and DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) prototypes from its factory racing archives available for purchase. These meticulously restored […]

Read article

2024 Dakar Stage 10 Results – A Twist in the Tail…

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2024 Dakar stage 10 was a 317 km timed special in a loop around the monumental rock formations of AlUla. The stage was described as a devilish obstacle course will give the savviest competitors plenty of opportunities to capitalise on their rivals’ blunders. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Overnight Drama As […]

Read article

Ultimate Drag Race [video]

By Staff Writer Videos

The ultimate drag race pits a KTM MotoGP Bike, a WRC car, a World Rallycross car and a crazy Ford SuperVan against a Formula One car over the standing quarter mile. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders over R349. […]

Read article

2023 Dakar Stage 10 Results

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2023 Dakar stage 10 took place from Haradh to Shaybah, in a part of Saudi Arabia called the Empty Quarter. Race director commented before the stage that there are several waypoints that will be very tricky to locate. The timed section was just 114 km, but there were over 500 km of liaison to contend […]

Read article

2023 Dakar Stage 9 Results

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2023 Dakar stage 9 was the first day of racing after the traditional mid-race break. Teams took a much-needed breather outside of Riyadh on Monday as their race machines received attention from the service crews. Today’s stage was 686 km long with 358 km timed. A 328 km liaison took the crews to their overnight […]

Read article

2023 Dakar Stage 8 Results

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2023 Dakar stage 8 took the shape of a 346 km timed special from Al Duwadimi to the capital of Riyadh. Including the liaison section the stage was 822 km long. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Leading the Way Yazeed Al Rajhi (Overdrive Racing) was the first car on 2023 Dakar […]

Read article

2023 Dakar Stage 7 Results

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2023 Dakar stage 7 did not take place as originally planned. Weather has played havoc with this year’s Dakar Rally. As a result stage seven had to be reorganised. The stage took place in a loop to and from Al Duwadimi over a distance of 333 kilometres. The stage took the form of a ‘marathon’ […]

Read article

2023 Dakar Stage 6 Results

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2023 Dakar stage 6 was supposed to comprise of a 450 km timed section heading away from Ha’il. However, organisers reduced the special by about 100 km to 357. After the timed section competitors made their way to the overnight stop near the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more […]

Read article

2023 Dakar Stage 5 Results

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2023 Dakar stage 5 consisted mainly of dunes and sand. The 643 km stage was split into a 270 km liaison with 373 km of timed section. Competitors tackled small dunes and camel grass, before they entered open spaces dotted with dunes. The sand was soft and posed a real threat of racers getting stuck […]

Read article

2023 Dakar Stage 4 Results

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2023 Dakar stage 4 took the shape of loop from Ha’il back to the starting point from where the competitors departed. A 148 km liaison section was followed by a 425 km special. The first 100 km was characterised by sheer mountains of sand and a fast gravel section towards the end. Follow Double Apex […]

Read article

2022 Dakar Stage 1a [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Motorsport

The flag fell on the 2022 Dakar Rally earlier today. This is the 44th edition of the famous off-road race. For a third successive year, the event takes place completely within the borders of Saudi Arabia. 2022 Dakar Stage 1a was the very first timed stage of the race. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]

Read article

2020 Dakar Stage 1

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2020 Dakar Stage 1 took place in Saudi Arabia today. The stage consisted of 319 km of racing and a 433 km liaison section. There were some worrying moments for all teams as the 2020 Dakar started in earnest today, after yesterday’s ceremonial start in Jeddah. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. […]

Read article

VW ID.R Conquers Tianmen [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, VW

A few weeks ago we brought you this story of VW attempting to set a very special record in China. This week the company announced that the VW ID.R conquers Tianmen. ID is the name VW has chosen for its electrically-powered sub-brand of vehicles. The very first production model was debuted at the Frankfurt Motor […]

Read article

2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed [Gallery]

By Banzai Matai Gallery, Motorsport

The 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed took place this past weekend. This year’s event celebrated the drivers, riders, cars, motorcycles, and teams that have gone further than their contemporaries in pursuit of glory. It brought together the most celebrated and successful racing machines, which raised the bar in their respective fields. It feels as though […]

Read article