Medina Province, in the north-western quadrant of Saudi Arabia, set the scene for the special, which went on and on for 414 kilometres and threw the riders and crews of the Dakar in at the deep end. After exiting AlUla, the field weaved its way around canyons on sand, but the landscape soon changed to more challenging terrain.
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The name may seem misleading, with a prologue that turned out to have an extraordinary dimension, over a distance of 27 kilometres that was a condensed version, albeit a very accessible one, of the whole range of terrains encountered on the Dakar.
The Dakar is back! Check out the extended highlights of the first day of action at Dakar 2024 as the competitors got underway with a short Prologue in the region of AlUla.
Step behind the scenes with ‘In The Dust,’ a roving studio show where the Dakar Rally 2024 extends beyond the designated route. Discover the human side of the Dakar as athletes candidly share their perspectives, challenges, triumphs, and untold stories amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Saudi Arabia
See all the starters of the 2024 Dakar rally with the Starting Podium video
Toby Price starts with the Number 2 but is hoping the unprecedented small gap he lost the 2023 Dakar by isn’t repeated.
On the day before the start of the 46th edition, the riders, drivers and crews have completed the technical and administrative scrutineering circuit, an essential rite of passage in order to feature on the official list of starters.
New stage format has been invented over two days, plunging the riders and drivers into a unique experience in the heart of the Empty Quarter.
As the countdown to the 2024 Dakar Rally continues, riders and crews have gathered at the sprawling “Start Camp” just outside the ancient city of AlUla
With the upcoming Dakar Rally set to ignite the landscapes of Saudi Arabia on January 5, anticipation is soaring among drivers and riders preparing for this grand spectacle. Among them is Saudi rally champion Dania Akeel, a trailblazer in the multifaceted world of motorsports.