FPT ENGINES TRIUMPH AT DAKAR 2026
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At Dakar 2026, FPT once again confirmed its leadership in the world’s most extreme motorsport challenge, achieving a historic one–two podium finish with the de Rooy FPT teams. Driven by Vaidotas Žala and Aleš Loprais, and supported by FPT as Technical Partner, the trucks dominated the rally from start to finish, marking a major success for the Brand and reinforcing its role as a benchmark in extreme performance and reliability.
Powered by the iconic CURSOR 13 engine, the trucks set the pace from the very first stages, conquering dunes and high-speed off-road tracks with outstanding consistency.
Proven reliability, class-leading power and fast responsiveness allowed FPT technology to excel under the harshest conditions, confirming the CURSOR 13 as the strategic choice for teams aiming to push every limit in the world’s toughest rally.
Proven reliability, class-leading power and fast responsiveness allowed FPT technology to excel under the harshest conditions, confirming the CURSOR 13 as the strategic choice for teams aiming to push every limit in the world’s toughest rally.
Aligned with the Brand’s tagline “Power You Trust”, FPT’s success at Dakar 2026 was also driven by advanced customer service and real-time monitoring. Continuous support, tailored telematics and proactive checks ensured zero downtime throughout the race.
Once again, FPT proved that its powertrain solutions deliver not only performance, but total confidence when it matters most.
Once again, FPT proved that its powertrain solutions deliver not only performance, but total confidence when it matters most.
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