The Vanuatu flag is flying for the first time on the world international rally stage from the 3rd to the 17th of this month.

This comes as Martin Koloc and his daughter, Aliyyah Koloc, compete together in the 2026 Dakar Rally.

It is the first time in the Ultimate (T1+) category — the highest class in rally raid — that a father and daughter are competing in two separate cars.

Both drivers are currently in Dakar, and reports received indicate that Aliyyah has completed Stage 2 and is now progressing to Stage 3.

Meanwhile, her father Martin Koloc has been facing several technical problems with his vehicle.