As the boundless desert churns with dust storms, and the extreme track tests every tenacity, the 2026 Dakar Rally, hailed as “the game of the brave,” sets sail once again!
The 2026 Dakar Rally will be held in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, from January 3rd to 17th, with both the start and finish lines located in Yanbu.
This marks the third time 3W has partnered with HanWei Racing for the 2026 Dakar Rally, joining forces with legendary Chinese off-road driver Han Wei and his all-Chinese team. With robust protection from all-TPE injection-molded materials, they will conquer this ultimate test of the world’s top off-road racing event, allowing Chinese strength to shine on the world stage.
While the race cars themselves don’t use floor mats, 3W products will be used to protect the support vehicles and campsites, including lightweight outdoor camping gear, all-TPE injection-molded floor mats on support vehicles, and industrial-style storage boxes for the support team.
The Dakar Rally is never gentle. Over 80 hours of special stages and 5,000 kilometers of timed stretches, encompassing extreme unpaved terrain such as dunes, rocks, and mud, with dramatic temperature differences between day and night, every inch of the track pushes the limits of both the car and the driver.
For racing cars, not only powerful engines and a stable chassis are essential, but the reliability of every detail inside the car is also crucial to victory and safety.
As the official partner of Hanwei Racing, 3W’s all-TPE injection-molded floor mats have become the “logistics guardians” for the Dakar Rally, thanks to their inherent robust genes: made from Swedish Hextech TPE material, the same material used in baby bottle nipples, these mats have undergone extreme environment testing on off-road vehicles, making them easy to clean, odorless, and highly conforming, perfectly suited to the harsh Dakar climate, and highly praised by off-road enthusiasts. The one-piece injection-molded 3D design, using laser scanning technology, precisely conforms to the floor of the off-road vehicle, with seamless edges that don’t obstruct the pedals. Combined with bottom anti-slip studs and original vehicle clips for double fixation, they remain firmly planted even under severe bumps and jumps, creating a safe and stable driving environment for the team. As one driver who has used 3W mats said: if the chassis is the guarantee of an off-road vehicle’s off-road capability, then the all-TPE injection-molded floor mats are the foundation for ensuring a clean and safe interior!
The recessed design, better suited to off-road needs, instantly traps sand, mud, and water, preventing stains from spreading and contaminating the interior. Back at camp, a simple rinse with water is all it takes for quick cleaning, allowing the support team to focus more on race support. From everyday protection in civilian off-road vehicles to the extreme trials of the Dakar Rally, 3W floor mats consistently deliver on their promise of “all-terrain, all-weather” protection.
This collaboration represents a deep resonance between the 3W brand and Han Wei Racing’s spirit of “pursuing the ultimate.” From a grassroots driver to a Chinese legend who participated in the Dakar Rally seven times, achieving eighth place overall in 2023 and winning the two-wheel-drive world championship, Han Wei has dedicated 18 years to embodying the “never give up” belief in off-roading. Now, he’s leading his independently developed HWM T1+ race car on the track, demonstrating China’s off-road prowess to the world through domestic manufacturing.
Since its inception, the 3W brand has been rooted in its vision of automobiles, deeply cultivating full TPE injection molding technology and safeguarding every journey with meticulous craftsmanship. This pursuit of excellence perfectly aligns with the spirit of Hanwei Racing—a spirit of challenging limits and pushing boundaries.
Racing across the desert, their initial passion burns bright; with unwavering support, they forge ahead fearlessly! In the upcoming races, 3W will stand shoulder to shoulder with Hanwei Racing, witnessing every sprint and supporting every stage of their journey. Let us cheer for Hanwei Racing and support Chinese motorsport, looking forward to their continued glory on the Dakar Rally track!
Post time: Dec-27-2025