Defender captures its journey to Dakar in a new docuseries.
Already cherished for its longstanding reputation in the off-roading world, Defender has become its own brand under the Land Rover umbrella, and the household name in automotive adventure is seeking to claim even bigger bragging rights than it already has, with sights set on victory in the Dakar Rally in 2026. The time for that race is fast approaching, and Defender has already unveiled the racing-spec livery of its D7X-R model, which is based on the Defender OCTA performance flagship, that will compete in the “Stock” category of next year’s Dakar Rally.
With an epic journey still underway leading up to Defender’s Dakar Rally debut, the manufacturer has announced that a new docuseries will capture behind-the-scenes moments of the team preparing for the daunting race. Produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, the docuseries’ first episode will come out globally in January on Eurosport and TNT Sports, ahead of the race. The three-part series will highlight the co-driver lineup, including 14-time Dakar winner Stéphane Peterhansel with Mika Metge, Rokas Baciuška with Oriol Vidal, and Sara Price with Sean Berriman.
Emmy‑winning actress Gillian Anderson serves as the narrator for the series, and special focus is placed on celebrating women in motorsport as Sara Price, whose 17 national motocross championship wins preceded her Dakar debut last year, continues to blaze a trail for women in racing with her role as a driver for Defender. The 45-minute episode will be released on January 3. Following filming at the Dakar Rally, the remaining two episodes will be released later next year.
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