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Spanish co-driver Oriol Vidal has been crowned 2026 FIA W2RC
October 9, 2026
The 2027 W2RC calendar features five rounds, starting with
the Dakar Rally in January and finishing with the
Rallye du Maroc in October.
The 2027 World Rally-Raid Championship features five rounds between January and October. Check the race dates and explore each event for more details.
The 2027 W2RC season takes competitors across three continents, with each round presenting a completely different challenge. It begins with the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, moves on to the dunes of Abu Dhabi, heads to South Africa and then reaches Europe for the Portuguese round.
Portugal is a particularly important stop for us. As the only European round on the calendar, it offers a rare opportunity to see the world’s leading drivers, riders, teams and manufacturers up close. Despite Spain’s strong rally-raid tradition and the presence of Spanish competitors in the Dakar, the country is not hosting any of the five W2RC rounds in 2027.
After Portugal, the championship heads to Morocco for the season finale. Five rounds across three continents, each with its own terrain and demands. That’s what makes rally-raid so compelling: the ability to adapt to whatever the next race throws at you.
The W2RC heads to Abu Dhabi for the final round of the 2026 season. After the Rallye du Maroc, the championship moves to the dunes of the United Arab Emirates for one last showdown before the Dakar opens the 2027 season.
The World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) is contested over a series of rounds, with drivers, co-drivers, riders and manufacturers competing for championship points. Each rally brings a different challenge, from the dunes of the Dakar and Abu Dhabi to the demanding tracks of Portugal, South Africa and Morocco.
Speed matters, but rally-raid is about much more than going flat out. Navigation, endurance and consistency are just as important. One wrong turn, a mechanical failure or a difficult stage can turn the championship on its head.
The 2027 World Rally-Raid Championship features five rounds across three continents: the Dakar Rally, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, South African Safari Rally, BP Ultimate Rally-Raid in Portugal and Rallye du Maroc.
he 2027 W2RC season begins with the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for 1–15 January.
The championship concludes with the Rallye du Maroc in Morocco, scheduled for 24–29 October 2027.
The five rounds will take place in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Portugal and Morocco, taking the championship across Asia, Africa and Europe.
No. Spain is not included in the 2027 W2RC calendar. Portugal will host the only European round, offering Spanish rally-raid fans the closest opportunity to see the World Championship in action.
The calendar starts with the Dakar Rally on 1–15 January, followed by Abu Dhabi on 21–26 March, South Africa on 14–19 June, Portugal on 21–26 September and Morocco on 24–29 October.
Follow the latest World Rally-Raid Championship news, from the Dakar Rally to the season’s other major events. Race results, drivers, riders, teams, manufacturers and the stories shaping the W2RC throughout the year.
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