Toby Price
Australian motorsport star Toby Price — a two-time Dakar winner in the motorcycle category — has now secured a “factory seat” with Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC for Dakar 2026, stepping into the team’s all-new GR Hilux alongside navigator Armand Monleón. After his four-wheel debut in 2025 with a privately entered Hilux, this move marks a major step forward: Price himself described it as a “pinch-yourself moment.” With Toyota’s proven Dakar-winning pedigree and a heavily updated Hilux chassis built for the toughest terrain, the pairing aims to harness Price’s vast rally-raid and off-road experience as he looks for redemption and a strong result after a challenging debut season
Seth Quintero
Known for his blistering pace and youthful fearlessness, Quintero’s move to the top categories has been one of the biggest storylines in recent years. For Dakar 2026, he brings improved mechanical reliability and the maturity to convert stage wins into a full-rally threat.
Brad Lovell
A veteran off-road racer and technical terrain specialist, Lovell enters 2026 Dakar efforts with an emphasis on steadiness and terrain-reading mastery. While not always the fastest over long straights, he excels in rocky stages and complex navigation sections.
Dania Akeel
Dania Akeel, is preparing for her fifth professional start in the 2026 event, which kicks off on January 3. Saudi Arabia, where the Dakar has been held for the past six years, offers a diverse range of terrain – from sand dunes and rocks to gravel and desert – making it an ideal location for the world’s toughest rally. “The terrain in Saudi Arabia is incredibly diverse. You’ve got sand, rocks, gravel and dunes – everything a driver needs to sharpen their skills,” Akeel says. “It’s a stunning country, and the diversity of its terrain makes it a perfect match for the Dakar. It’s not just a race – it’s an adventure.”
