Sanjay Takale says mental strength & physical fitness both needed at Dakar

evo India Podcast

In this special episode of the evo India podcast, Adil Jal Darukhanawala, editor-at-large, speaks with Sanjay Takale, the first Indian to drive a car at Dakar 2025. Sanjay Takale partnered with the French team Compagnie Saharienne and drove a Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ78, finishing 18th overall and 10th in class. In this podcast, Adil quizzes Sanjay about his journey as a rally driver, including his early days in the sport, and the different rallies he participated in to prepare for Dakar. He also tells us about the Dakar experience, its different stages, and how each stage presents a different challenge. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this rally special episode, in which we celebrate Sanjay Takale's illustrious career and his feat of becoming the first Indian to drive a car at Dakar and finish it.