Lategan a reluctant opener | Ultimate 09:00 A puncture caused Lategan to finish 47th yesterday, putting him in the unenviable position of having to open the way in a few minutes (scheduled for 10:15). The South African will be "sweeping" the track for the rest of the field, finding his way through the rocks without any tracks to follow. The Fords and Dacias, on the other hand, will be able to use his own track to go faster. A long day | Ultimate 09:15 Sébastien Loeb is due off at 11:02, with Nas

Henk Lategan Targets Dakar Victory After Breakthrough 2025 Season 🚀 Henk Lategan heads into the next Dakar Rally with strong momentum after a standout 2025 season. Driving the Toyota GR DKR Hilux, the South African claimed victory at the South Africa Safari Rally and opened the year with an impressive runner-up finish at the Dakar alongside co-driver Brett Cummings. Those results propelled Lategan to third place in the W2RC Ultimate Drivers’ standings, underlining his growing status in rally-ra