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January sets the pace for an action-packed start to the 2026 motorsport calendar
January launches the 2026 motorsport season with major global events, led by the Dakar Rally, as top drivers battle early for momentum and prestige.
The 2026 global motorsport season kicks off immediately after the holidays, with January shaping up as one of the busiest months on the calendar. The highlight is the Dakar Rally, running from January 3 to 17 in Saudi Arabia, widely regarded as the toughest rally raid event in the world. Attention will be on Sébastien Loeb as he again chases an elusive first Dakar victory against a stacked field that includes defending champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi and multiple-time winner Nasser Al-Attiyah.