Dacia Out, Prodrive Seeks New Dakar Partner | F1 News

Dacia’s exiting the Dakar Rally this season, a surprise after a strong run capped by Nasser Al-Attiyah’s win — but Prodrive, their race team, is already hunting for a new partner to keep the Dakar flame alive. With their proven Sandrider platform — nearly race-ready, easily customizable with new bodywork — Prodrive is positioning itself to quickly adapt for any new automaker. The car’s performance is already near its peak under current rules, and with top drivers like Sebastien Loeb and Lucas Moraes now on the market, the next manufacturer’s choice could shape Dakar’s future. Prodrive’s future in the rally depends on finding the right team — fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0289f8d0aeb98e34