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Dakar Rally preview: The leading contenders for victory in 2024
The 2024 Dakar Rally will be held entirely in Saudi Arabia and will feature a different route than in previous years. One of the highlights will be a two-day ‘chrono stage’ where competitors must cover as much ground as possible before halting at the next bivouac. No assistance from teams will be allowed during the overnight marathon stage. Nasser Al-Attiyah, a five-time winner, has switched to Prodrive after a long stint with Toyota, and his move could affect the results of both Toyota and Prodrive. Prodrive is considered a serious contender this year with the Hunter T1+ and a strong lineup including Al-Attiyah and Sebastien Loeb. Toyota, despite losing Al-Attiyah, will still be a strong competitor with five factory cars, led by Giniel de Villiers, the 2009 winner.
