Prodrive in talks with manufacturers after Dacia exits Dakar Rally
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Prodrive is engaged in discussions with up to three manufacturers about competing in the 2027 Dakar Rally. This follows Dacia's announcement to withdraw from the World Rally-Raid Championship after the current season, shortly after Dacia's victory at the Dakar with driver Nasser Al-Attiyah. The decision marks a significant shift in the rally and opens opportunities for other manufacturers. Prodrive aims to secure new partnerships ahead of the next competition.
- •Prodrive is in talks with three manufacturers.
- •Dacia will exit the World Rally-Raid Championship after this season.
- •Dacia recently won the 48th Dakar Rally in January.
- •Prodrive aims to compete in the 2027 Dakar Rally.
- 2:00 PMMotorsport.com — Prodrive in talks with multiple manufacturers after Dacia’s Dakar exit
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Prodrive in talks with multiple manufacturers after Dacia’s Dakar exit
"Prodrive is holding discussions with as many as three manufacturers about contesting the 2027 Dakar Rally following Dacia's decision to exit the World Rally-Raid Championship. Shortly after winning the 48th edition of Dakar with Nasser Al-Attiyah in January, Renault Group brand Dacia revealed that it will pull out of cross-country rallying at the end of the current season. The announcement ...Keep reading
"Dacia may be leaving Dakar, but its technical partner Prodrive is aiming to continue racing under a different name
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 22, 2026, 2:00 PMProdrive in talks with multiple manufacturers after Dacia’s Dakar exit
Prodrive is holding discussions with as many as three manufacturers about contesting the 2027 Dakar Rally following Dacia's decision to exit the World Rally-Raid Championship. Shortly after winning the 48th edition of Dakar with Nasser Al-Attiyah in January, Renault Group brand Dacia revealed that it will pull out of cross-country rallying at the end of the current season. The announcement ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:00 PMProdrive in talks with multiple manufacturers after Dacia’s Dakar exit
Dacia may be leaving Dakar, but its technical partner Prodrive is aiming to continue racing under a different name
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