Additional reports support the link between several incidents and the safety-related neutralisation of stage 3 of the Rallye du Maroc. Hero confirms Shlok Ghorpade’s crash, but a medical evacuation is not documented, and the details of the rescue operations remain open.
Author: Thomas Menzel
Episode S1E5.1 of the MakeItRally podcast is out. It covers the BluDay-Rally, with guests Chris Sauter of the DakarFM podcast and organiser Stefan Hessler of HRT Racing.
The fifth Alakonnu Rally starts on 2 October 2026 around Kaagjärve Manor in southern Estonia. Rider places are sold out, and the weekend centres on roadbook navigation, endurance and three weight classes.
Several accidents and a shortage of free safety helicopters led to the neutralisation of Stage 3 of the Rallye du Maroc 2026, according to participant and media reports. Crews beyond the trucks were also stopped, while the motorcycle classification needs separate consideration.
The ZXMOTO 450 Rally and Triumph TF 450-X make their first W2RC appearances at the Rallye du Maroc, while the Kawasaki KLE500 Rally takes a different approach. A look at documented results as of 30 September 2026 shows what the three newcomers have achieved so far.
The tenth FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy takes place in Zschopau from 29 September to 3 October 2026, with historic off-road motorcycles and Germany defending its Veterans Trophy title. An overview of the programme, regulations and spectator information based on organiser details.
Eighteen-year-old Shlok Ghorpade makes his World Rally-Raid Championship debut with Hero MotoSports at the Rallye du Maroc 2026, competing in Rally2. Dakar is his long-term goal, but a binding start for a particular year is not confirmed.
Roundup covering the Swank Rally di Sardegna programme and the first stage of the Rallye du Maroc, with Schareina’s tablet problems, Howes’s 70-minute deficit and Docherty’s near miss in Rally2.
Albert Martín won the Rally3 prologue of the Rallye du Maroc 2026 on a Triumph TF 450-X on 28 September, according to W2RC the first outing of a Triumph in a world championship round. The article puts the class win in context and looks at what is and is not known about Triumph’s rally plans.
Martin Michek has returned to ORION – Moto Racing Group, with the Dakar 2027 as his goal and a KOVE 450 EX Rally under him. At the DHD Rally in China he won the first stage on the new bike.