Discovery Channel Documenting Dakar Rally This Week

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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) today announces that all three episodes of its original docuseries chronicling Defender Rally’s quest to conquer the Dakar Rally will be available to viewers worldwide from 15 May.

Debuting in the Stock class, Defender Rally’s ambitions are fueled by prodigious motorsport talent Sara Price, who won 17 national moto championships before switching to four-wheel racing. She is the central protagonist alongside teammates Stéphane Peterhansel and Rokas Baciuška and their story is told in three 45-minute episodes offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access at the toughest test in off-road motorsport.

Following the pre-race premiere of the first episode, the full series now brings together unseen footage from Defender Rally with exclusive interviews, fresh perspectives and thrilling race action to complete the story of their Dakar Rally attempt.

Narrated by Emmy-winning actress, author and activist Gillian Anderson OBE, the series will be available exclusively to millions of motorsport fans across Europe, Asia, USA and Latin America via WBD’s channels and platforms, supporting its live and motorsport content offering internationally.

Full availability:

Europe and Asia-Pacific: Eurosport (simulcast on HBO Max in Europe) from 8 June
Episode one: 21.30 CEST, 8 June, Eurosport 1 and HBO Max
Episode two: 21.30 CEST, 9 June, Eurosport 1 and HBO Max
Episode three: 20.15 CEST, 10 June, Eurosport 1 and HBO Max
UK and Ireland: TNT Sports (simulcast on HBO Max) from 15 May
Episode one: 19.30 BST, 15 May, TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max
Episode two: 21.45 BST, 16 May, TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max
Episode three: 21.30 BST, 17 May TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max
USA: Discovery Channel (simulcast on discovery+) from 4 June
Latin America: available on WBD channels from 12 June

Episode Synopses

Episode one — Nothing is Given

Sara Price’s rise from MX prodigy to Dakar Rally contender is a story of sacrifice, grit and belief. After becoming one of the dominant talents in women’s moto with 19 championship victories in USA, Sara listed her home, drained her savings and risked her financial security to chase the Dakar dream on four wheels. Competing for the first time with Defender Rally in 2026 should be her big breakthrough — until becoming stranded just 100km in to the 8,000km race puts her entire campaign in jeopardy.

Episode two — Won’t Back Down

A family send‑off sets the emotional tone before Dakar’s reality hits hard. Sara battles through an unlucky opening stage, repairs, penalties and the chaos of the first marathon stage. Week one becomes a test of resilience as she refuses to let early setbacks define her race and ultimate goal of becoming the first American woman to win Dakar.

Episode three — A Race of Two Halves

With a podium place still within reach, Sara attacks week two with precision and belief. Dakar’s dunes deliver fresh danger and drama but as the rally nears its end, the series reflects on the journey that shaped her. Backed by teammates that become family, relief, pride and pure exhaustion hit home at the finish line.

The 2026 Dakar Rally was the 48th edition of motorsport’s flagship off-road endurance race. Taking place in January, 317 teams set off across the 8,000km route traversing sand, gravel, rock and tarmac with only 242 competitors finishing in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia following 14 days of racing. The race is the first event as part of the five event World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).