On January 6, 2026, Puck Klaassen became only the fifth woman to have claimed stage wins in Dakar. Eventaully, she finished this year's Dakar, her second attempt in the competition categories, in fifth of the Challenger category. We recently had the opportunity to talk to Puck, here's her motorsport journey.
赢得达喀尔分组冠军是我的终极目标——专访荷兰车手Puck Klaassen
2026年一月六日,荷兰车手Puck Klaassen成为了第五位获得达喀尔拉力赛赛段冠军的女性车手,在本届达喀尔结束时,Puck在Challenger组别总成绩排名第五完成了自己的第二次达喀尔竞技之旅。我们在近期有机会对Puck进行专访,来看看她的故事吧。
I Like Everything about Rallying – Interview with Suvi Jyrkiäinen
Beyond Rally is the WRC’s umbrella platform for sustainability initiatives that contribute to shaping the future of motorsport and materialise its positive impact on society. In 2024, the WRC launched the Women’s Development Programme within Beyond Rally. It saw nearly 100 drivers applying for the ultimate opportunity of a fully supported drive in the FIA Junior WRC. Suvi Jyrkiäinen from Finland is one of the three finalists who went into the Central European Rally. Although she did not secure the FIA Junior WRC seat, Suvi gained tremendous experience throughout the selection process. Recently, we had the chance to have a Q&A with Suvi. Here’s her rallying story.
The Best Way to Overcome a Bad Experience is to Try It Again
Beyond Rally is the WRC’s umbrella platform for sustainability initiatives that contribute to shaping the future of motorsport and materialise its positive impact on society. In 2024, the WRC launched the Women’s Development Programme within Beyond Rally. It saw nearly 100 drivers applying for the ultimate opportunity of a fully supported drive in the FIA Junior WRC. American driver Madelyn Tabor is one of the drivers among the 15 shortlisted driver to compete in the shootout. Recently we had the chance to chat with Madelyn. Here’s her rallying story.
拉力给我一种宁静感——专访美国拉力车手Madelyn Tabor
Beyond Rally是世界拉力锦标赛(WRC)推动可持续发展项目的核心平台,旨在塑造赛车运动的未来,并切实发挥这项运动对社会的积极影响。2024年,WRC在这个平台上增加了女性车手发展计划。将近一百名车手申请了参与项目,争夺一个全额资助的Junior WRC席位。美国车手Madelyn Tabor是入选选拔赛的十五名车手之一,近期我们有机会和她进行对话,来看看她的拉力故事吧。
无论什么背景都可以追逐梦想——专访德国拉力车手Claire Schönborn
Beyond Rally是世界拉力锦标赛(WRC)推动可持续发展项目的核心平台,旨在塑造赛车运动的未来,并切实发挥这项运动对社会的积极影响。2024年,WRC在这个平台上增加了女性车手发展计划。将近一百名车手申请了参与项目,争夺一个全额资助的Junior WRC席位。从这些报名车手中,15位车手进入为期三天的选拔赛,其中三位选手进入决赛,在WRC分站赛中进行了真刀真枪的比拼。德国车手Claire Schönborn最终胜出,获得了参加2025赛季Junior WRC的资格。在她完成首个Junior WRC赛季后,我们有机会与她进行了一次问答,来看看她的拉力故事吧。
上阵母女兵
在赛车届,尤其是车手中,子承父业非常常见。在当下这个时代,车迷们最熟悉的大概就要包括四届F1世界冠军麦克斯·维斯塔潘和他的父亲乔斯,以及老小卡洛斯·塞恩斯。而在本就凤毛麟角的女性车手中,想要找到女承母业的例子就更困难了。而今天,就让我们认识一下法国母女Patricia Bertapelle和Ilona Bertapelle。
There is Pleasure in the Suffering
On January 12, 2025, after racing over 5,900 kilometers across Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, British rider Stephanie Rowe made history by becoming the first female rider to finish the Africa Eco Race. She didn’t just finish the race, she did so in the most challenging category - malle moto (unassisted). Following this history-making achievement, Stephanie now sets her sights on an even greater goal: competing in the 2026 Dakar Rally. We had the opportunity to catch up with Stephanie to talk about her career. Here is her story.
越野拉力就是痛并快乐着
2025年1月12日,在历经穿越摩洛哥、毛里塔尼亚、塞内加尔的5900公里征程后,英国车手Stephanie Rowe创造了历史——她成为了首位完成非洲生态拉力赛(Africa Eco Race)的女性车手,并且她是在无后援组别(malle moto)完成的比赛。在这一历史性成就之后,Stephanie将目光投向了更大的目标——参加2026年的达喀尔拉力赛。近期我们有幸与Stephanie对话,来看看她的故事吧。
Never Stop Dreaming – Interview with Francesca Gasperi
Francesca Gasperi is an Italian co-driver participating in the 2025 Dakar Rally as a rookie. But this is over simplifying her story. She is a photographer chasing dust clouds, a journalist turned competitor, and a woman who refused to let the pandemic or closed doors extinguish her rally-raid ambitions. Through the dunes, financial hurdles, and the heartache of deferred dreams, Francesca’s mantra-never stop dreaming-propelled her from the sidelines to the Dakar’s starting podium. We had the opportunity to catch up with Francesca after the Dakar, here is her tale of how a restless spirit turned every "no" into fuel, proving that sometimes, the most extraordinary adventures begin when you dare to shift gears.