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Rally director David Castera has revealed the specifics of the 47th edition of the Dakar, which will take the amateurs and champions of rally raid to Saudi Arabia for the sixth time. A prologue and…
Rally director David Castera has unveiled the details of the 47th edition of the Dakar, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia for the sixth time. The event will feature a prologue and 12 stages from Jan. 3-17, with a unique 48-hour “chrono” stage that includes an overnight desert stay. The latter part of the rally will see most of the specials split into separate courses for motorcycles and cars, enhancing safety and navigational challenges. The route spans around 4,780 miles, with over 3,100 miles dedicated to specials, with a significant portion focusing on dune-filled terrains in the Empty Quarter. Notably, five stages will now have distinct courses for FIM and FIA vehicles, accounting for 45% of the timed distance. The start lists highlight W2RC champions Ross Branch and Nasser Al Attiyah among the 340 participants, promising an exciting and competitive event for both amateurs and rally champions.
