Defender and Castrol Prepare for Dakar & W2RC
The rally ready Defender broke cover at Goodwood!
Defender to Compete in Dakar and FIA Rally Raid
The firm are gearing up to compete in the 2026 season!
OCTA OTW to Dakar – Defender OCTA to compete at the Rally
Land Rover is taking its legendary Defender to new heights with the introduction of the Defender OCTA, a rally-prepped vehicle that marks the brand’s bold entry into the world of Dakar and FIA World Rally-Raid Championships. This marks Land Rover’s first factory-backed entry into the grueling world of rally competitions, and the OCTA is designed to […]
Defender on 3-year Dakar and FIA World Rally-Raid programme
Land Rover Defender, the luxury British adventure brand, has announced an ambitious three-year program to compete in the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), targeting full participation from 2026 to 2028. As part of the campaign, Defender will enter both Dakar and the five-round W2RC with a two-vehicle works team, adding a […]