Sandrider
A low environmental impact car dedicated to racing
Sandrider will not only test low-carbon emission energy solutions, such as more sustainable fuel, made from over 80% biomass, but also new technical features to adapt to the needs and performance of the drivers.
Robust
Reinforced lightweight steel tube chassis, carbon bodywork and 4x4 transmission with increased front weight distribution to improve traction.
Essential
Optimised visibility with the short, sloping bonnet design and the use of anti-reflection paint on the upper part of the dashboard.
Eco-Smart
Optimised aerodynamics, reduced weight, heat management and more sustainable low-carbon fuel produced by Aramco.
The Dacia Sandriders
A winning team
Led by iconic drivers, three experienced teams will compete in the Dacia colours.
Cristina Gutierrez Herrero and Pablo Moreno Huete
A 32-year-old Spanish rally driver, Cristina is one of the leading female names in the world of off-road rallying, having won the T3 category of the rally-raid World Cup in 2021, and has eight participations in the Dakar Rally, in which she has competed since 2017.
Cristina’s co-driver is Pablo Moreno Huete.
Sébastien Loeb and Edouard Boulanger
A 49-year-old French rally driver, Sébastien won the World Rally Championship 9 times in a row from 2004 to 2012, and has taken part in the Dakar Rally since 2016.He is motorsport's most successful driver and often considered the greatest rally driver of all time.
Sébastien's co-driver is Edouard Boulanger.
Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabian Lurquin
Five-time winner of the World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies and two-time winner of the World Rally-Raid Championship, among other achievements, the 53-year old Qatari has an impressive track record. A true Dakar Rally legend, he has won this iconic competition five times in 2011, 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023.
Nasser's co-driver is Fabian Lurquin.
Lucas Moraes and Dennis Zenz
A 35-year-old Brazilian rally driver, Lucas embodies the talented new generation of world rally-raiders. He created a sensation by taking third place in the Dakar on his first appearance in 2023, becoming the first Brazilian to reach the podium in the overall car classification. Lucas climbed to the top of the discipline by winning the Rally-Raid W2RC World Championship title in 2025.
Lucas' co-driver is Dennis Zenz.
Sandrider technical data
The 5 events in 2026
Dakar Rally
January 03 - 17 | Saudi Arabia
BP Ultimate Rally Raid Portugal
March 17 - 22 | Portugal
Oesafio Ruta 40
May 24 - 29 | Argentina
Rallye du Maroc
September 28 - October 03 | Morocco
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
November 22 - 27 | United Arab Emirates
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