Defender's Dakar Rally Debut: A Dominant First for the Brand The 2026 Dakar Rally marked a historic moment for the Land Rover Defender brand, as it made its factory motorsport debut in the world's toughest off-road enduro. The team, led by young driver Rokas Baciuška, achieved an incredible feat by winning every leg of the competition in Saudi Arabia, securing an overall win in the Stock class for production-based vehicles. Baciuška's impressive performance, which included a four-hour lead from start to finish, was a defining moment for the brand. His teammate, Sara Price, further solidified Defender's dominance with a second-place finish, securing a 1-2 victory for the team. Defender's Dakar Rally debut will be remembered for three key aspects: the brand's first-ever class win, the emergence of young driver Rokas Baciuška on the world stage, and the rise of the Stock car category. This dominant performance showcases the Defender's capabilities ...
Defender’s Dakar Rally Debut: A Dominant First for the Brand
The 2026 Dakar Rally marked a historic moment for the Land Rover Defender brand, as it made its factory motorsport debut in the world’s toughest off-road enduro. The team, led by young driver Rokas Baciuška, achieved an incredible feat by winning every leg of the competition in Saudi Arabia, securing an overall win in the Stock class for production-based vehicles.
Baciuška’s impressive performance, which included a four-hour lead from start to finish, was a defining moment for the brand. His teammate, Sara Price, further solidified Defender’s dominance with a second-place finish, securing a 1-2 victory for the team.
Defender’s Dakar Rally debut will be remembered for three key aspects: the brand’s first-ever class win, the emergence of young driver Rokas Baciuška on the world stage, and the rise of the Stock car category. This dominant performance showcases the Defender’s capabilities in extreme off-road conditions and solidifies its position as a leader in the automotive industry.
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