The 2026 Dakar Rally nearing its conclusion. 2026 Dakar Stage 12 was the penultimate of the 48th edition of the rally classic. The stage was contested over 311 km of timed special. The stage started in Al Henakiyah and ended in Yanbu where this year’s event started. Read our Dakar 101 article here if you […]
The 2026 Dakar Rally is sliding into its final few days of competition. 2026 Dakar Stage 11 was contested over 346 km of timed special that promised to be extremely quick. The stage started Bisha and ended in Al Henakiyah. Read our Dakar 101 article here if you are still learning about the race. With […]
In case you missed it, one of the highlights of the motoring calendar took place this past weekend The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed delivered a feast of horsepower and history. From leading-edge electric prototypes to roaring V8 legends, this year’s hillclimb had it all. The event has become the ‘go to’ gathering for European […]
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 […]
EVs are serious performance machines. This has been proven time and time again. Ford is keen to continue showcasing EV technology with a record attempt at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. They will compete in the event wit the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck. The world-famous event takes place on June 23. Follow Double Apex on Instagram […]
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 […]
The second stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally saw many top names return to the fore. Read more about the stage here. 2024 Dakar stage 3 was a 438 km timed special from Al Duwadimi to Al Salamiya. Terrain over the course of the day varied from rough tracks to large dunes The teams were […]
The 2024 Dakar Rally started with a Prologue. The short timed section was used to determine the starting order of 2024 Dakar stage 1. Those times do not count towards the overall standings, so the real race started today. The first competitive stage was an all-new, 414-km route from from Al-Ula to Henakiyah. Follow Double […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Porsche is not shy to send its sportscars into harsh environments. Machines from Stuttgart have competed on the world rally stage as well as at the Dakar Rally. Now, the marque has raised the bar as a special 911 climbs a volcano. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. […]
Our resident motorsport correspondent, Nick van der Meulen, had a busy Sunday. In between watching F1 (read his report here) and the 2022 6 Hours of Monza, he also took the time to have a quick braai. You know what they say: you can take the boy out of South Africa… The World Endurance Championship […]
Few people in the automotive world would have heard the name McMurtry before the past weekend. But that all changed yesterday when its McMurtry Speirling prototype set a new all-time record at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now and take […]
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 […]
We sent our European correspondent, Nick van der Meulen, to attend a WEC event in Italy, billed as the 6 Hours of Monza. The World Endurance Championship series hosted its inaugural endurance event at Monza from July 16 to 18. Spectators were only allowed onsite to witness the race on Sunday, with the free practices […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nurburgring lap records are a matter of pride for auto manufacturers, so the German manufacturers may have taken exception to a Chinese firm holding a record on the home soil. The VW ID.R Nurburgring record, however, is quite interesting in that it shows the potential of electric cars. A new record The VW ID.R Nurburgring […]
