A six-man team of mates from Wales experienced the toughest stage rally of them all. Paul Lawrence reports

Here’s what you need to know about this month

The sixth Dakar Classic, in Saudi Arabia from 3-17 January, was the longest yet, at 7281km (more than 4500 miles) across the prologue and 13 stages. The rally started and finished in Yanbu, on the Red

As winter relinquishes its grip, Tessa Waugh enjoys a copybook meet, with convivial chat, springy turf and good sport – while the real hunting aficionados demonstrate their teleporting skills

SAUDI ARABIA

28 January – 1 February Rétromobile The 50th edition of the Paris show is set to include a special display of the seven BMW Art Cars that have raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including the M1 painte