After two intense weeks across Saudi Arabia’s most challenging terrain, the Dakar Rally 2026 concluded on Saturday, 17 January, in Yanbu, closing out another edition that tested drivers, vehicles, and teams above and beyond expectations. For the Coronel Rally Team, this year’s rally was a true testament to endurance, pace, and resilience, which mirrors the Emotive spirit and commitment to performance.

In the final stage, Tim and Tom delivered what would turn out to be their best performance of the rally. With a 24th-place finish in the last loop, just over five minutes behind the stage winner, the Coronels showed strong pace against a competitive field of privateer and factory outfits. By pushing hard through changing environments and technical challenges, they demonstrated not only tactical driving but also the reliability of the Century CR7 machine.

The Coronel Rally Team shared: “Dakar always pushes you to the limit, but finishing the rally with our strongest stage result shows what perseverance and teamwork can deliver. Having partners like Emotive alongside us, who believe in performance, quality, and innovation, gives us the confidence to keep pushing, even in the toughest moments.”

Through the rally, the Coronels demonstrated consistency across a wide range of extreme conditions. Despite early challenges, the team steadily built momentum, gaining confidence stage by stage and relying on strong collaboration, preparation, and a reliable car to stay competitive. The rally ultimately became a strong force of persistence and progress.

As an official partner, Emotive is proud to stand alongside the Coronel Rally Team on this extraordinary journey. Dakar Rally 2026 was not only about crossing the finish line, but about pushing limits, learning fast, and shaping what comes next, together.