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Pushing the limits at Kyalami: my journey continues in the Toyota GR Cup Challenge
In his second outing at the Kyalami Extreme Festival, Willem van de Putte bids farewell to the current Toyota GR Yaris before upgrading to a more powerful model. Follow his journey as he navigates the iconic 16-corner track, battles fellow media drivers, and shaves seven seconds off his lap time despite the challenges of high-speed racing
Tackling Kyalami's 16 corners: round two of the Toyota GR Cup
Our journalist Willem van de Putte shares his anticipation and preparation for round two of the Toyota GR Cup challenge at the legendary Kyalami circuit, where media personalities will battle it out in GR Yarises on one of the world's most iconic racing tracks
WATCH: What happens when a motoring journalist becomes a motorcar racer
Join motorsport novice Willem van de Putte as he takes on his first-ever race in the Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup Media challenge at Killarney International Raceway. From pre-race jitters to post-race lessons, experience the thrill and challenges of competitive racing through the eyes of a first-time driver.
From journalist to race driver: my Toyota GR Cup journey begins
Join me as I transition from journalist to race driver in the thrilling Toyota GR Cup, where I'll face new challenges and embrace the adrenaline of competitive racing.
From newsroom to racetrack: our journalist's scary journey to conquer the Toyota GR Cup Challenge
Experience the adrenaline-pumping journey of a motoring journalist's transformation into a racing driver as he prepares for the prestigious Toyota GR Cup 2025.
Star-studded driver line-up confirmed for hotly anticipated 2025 South African Safari Rally
Get ready for the thrilling inaugural Safari Rally in South Africa, part of the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship, featuring top-tier competitors from around the globe from May 18 to 24.
SA's Henk Lategan back on top as Nani Roma hands Ford first Dakar Rally stage win in 10 years
Spain's Nani Roma won the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally on Wednesday, but South Africa's Henk Lategan moved back to the top of the overall standings.
South Africa's Henk Lategan wins Dakar stage 8 to consolidate lead
South Africa's Henk Lategan, in his fourth Dakar outing, covered the 487km special between Al-Duwadimi and Riyadh in 4hr 51min 54sec.
Great day for SA as Saood Variawa makes history as youngest-ever Dakar stage winner, while Henk Lategan extends lead
South Africa's Saood Variawa became the youngest-ever stage winner at the Dakar Rally when he triumphed in stage 3 on Tuesday.