The Dakar has rightly been called the Everest of Motorsport. It is amongst sport’s most
gruelling competitions and demands super-human levels of skill and endurance.
MARTIN BROOKS, Co-Founder: Shackleton.
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SHACKLETON X DEFENDER RALLY
THE EVEREST OF MOTORSPORT
Shackleton has joined forces with the Defender Rally team, equipping them with Official Expedition Apparel for Defender's entry to the 2026 Dakar Rally and FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).
With a shared heritage in British exploration and adventure, Shackleton will kit out Defender drivers, mechanics and crew with expedition-grade technical apparel that’s been expertly designed for human performance in extreme environments.
BRITISH EXPEDITION EXPERTISE
DAKAR AND W2RC.
There are five events in the World Rally-Raid Championship. The world-famous Dakar Rally kicks off the season in January 2026, followed by events throughout the year in Portugal, Argentina, Morocco and UAE - territories with some of the most challenging terrain and climatic conditions in the world.
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The Defender team – drivers, mechanics, engineers and all support staff – will be working in the toughest of conditions for extended periods of time on all W2RC events, so knowing that they will be protected by Shackleton apparel will be a key factor in our drive for success.
RYAN TAYLOR, Head of Partnerships & Sponsorships at JLR Motorsport.
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TESTED TO EXTREMES.
Shackleton’s apparel is tested and proven on expedition in extreme desert, mountain and polar environments, making it perfectly suited to maximise the performance of Defender Rally team members. Desert temperatures are often above 40 degrees Celsius in the day and below freezing at night, with frequent high winds and sandstorms.
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We are in the business of equipping adventurers with the technical performance apparel they need to survive and thrive in extreme environments. We’re excited to equip the whole Defender Rally team with exactly the right kit to get the job done.
IAN HOLDCROFT: Co-Founder, Shackleton.
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SHACKLETON X DEFENDER RALLY CAPSULE RANGE
Later on this year, Defender fans will be able to see, touch and buy some of the same Defender Rally technical apparel used by the Defender Rally team.
Register your interest here to be the first to know.
NEW AND EXCLUSIVE
JOIN A CHALLENGE
Join us for the SHACKLETON X DEFENDER RALLY CHALLENGE in January 2027. We are currently taking in expressions of interests in our forthcoming expedition challenge. Drive a stage of the Dakar, camp under the stars, learn desert survival and stay in the region’s most luxurious hotels.
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