Following the launch of the Saudi Next Gen initiative, preparation for the second edition has generated strong enthusiasm, clearly reflecting the growing appetite of young Saudis for the Dakar.

Since then, Yanbu has also hosted the final stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally. It is now the starting point for a vast loop, which will end as it begins: to the sound of the gentle lapping of the Red Sea waves.

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The 31st edition of the Dakar, the first one in Latin-America, is now over and has seen the victories of Marc Coma in the bike category, Josef Machacek in the quad category, Giniel De Villiers in the car …

Racing the Dakar by car offers a wide range of choices. Whether one seeks adventure or performance, with goals depending on talent and resources, the chosen vehicle determines the scope of possibilities.

For the 2026 edition, the Dakar will introduce the "Bivouac Refuge" stage, a hybrid between the 48h Chrono and the classic marathon stage. The marathon rules apply, and competitors will spend the …

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Jun 7, 2025 · The 2026 Dakar, set to run from 3 to 17 January, will bring drivers and crews to the shores of the Red Sea in Yanbu for a loop route of around 8,000 kilometres, including 5,000 kilometres of …

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Jan 8, 2025 · Nasser Al Attiyah's luck in the 2025 Dakar finally ran out today. The Qatari avoided the catastrophic fate of Sainz and Loeb on previous days, but he still conceded 33 minutes, bringing his …