Yazeed Al Rajhi Wins Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

Yazeed Al-Rajhi made history by becoming the first Saudi driver to win the Dakar Rally, finishing a mere 3 minutes and 57 seconds ahead of South Africa's Henk Lategan after 13 challenging days of racing in the Saudi Arabian desert. Al-Rajhi's victory marks a significant achievement for Saudi motorsport, as he celebrated with his co-driver Timo Gottschalk and a jubilant home crowd. In the motorcycle category, Australian Daniel Sanders triumphed, becoming the second Australian to win the Dakar title, dominating the race from the start. Mattias Ekström secured third place, making Ford's Dakar debut noteworthy with a podium finish. The rally showcased Toyota's strong performance, claiming a one-two result with Lategan and his teammate finishing closely behind Al-Rajhi. Overall, this year's Dakar Rally highlighted both local and international talent in a fiercely competitive environment.