Dakar, Al-Rajhi and Saudi Arabia

Dakar 2025: Winners Crowned, Legends Made In The Saudi Arabian Desert
The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally, and the 6th in Saudi Arabia, came to a thrilling conclusion in Shubaytah, with 175
Rallying-Saudi Arabia's Al-Rajhi takes maiden Dakar crown, Sanders wins in motorcycle category
SHUBAYTAH, SAUDI ARABIA (Reuters) -Local hero Yazeed Al-Rajhi secured his first Dakar title on Friday, finishing the 12-stage rally almost four minutes ahead of his closest competitor Henk Lategan, while Red Bull KTM's Daniel Sanders maintained his lead to win in the motorcycle category.
Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally at 11th attempt and Sanders sews up motorbike domination
Yazeed Al-Rajhi has become the first Saudi to win the Dakar Rally after completing the race on home sand in Shubaytah.
Al-Rajhi retakes lead from Lategan and is set to win his first Dakar Rally title
Yazeed Al-Rajhi is set to win the Dakar Rally on home soil in the Saudi desert after retaking the lead from South Africa’s Henk Lategan on Thursday.
Yazeed al-Rajhi and Sanders record maiden Dakar Rally triumphs
Yazeed al-Rajhi made history on Friday by becoming the first driver from host nation Saudi Arabia to win the Dakar Rally.Saudi Arabia have hosted the Dakar Rally since 2020, when it moved from South America.
Rajhi Takes Overall Dakar Car Lead On Penultimate Stage
Saudi driver Yazeed al-Rajhi took the lead in the overall car standings at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after finishing third in Thursday's decisive penultimate stage.
Saudi Arabia's Yazeed Al Rajhi Wins Dakar Rally 2025
Saudi Arabia's Yazeed al-Rajhi made history by becoming the first Saudi driver to win the Dakar Rally. Read More: Al Nassr to Announce a New Contract for Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Rajhi beat South Africa's Henk Lategan in a Toyota by 3m 57s,
Brock Heger wins Dakar Rally SSV title in debut to maintain U.S. streak; Yazeed Al-Rajhi takes overall
In his debut, Heger ensures a U.S. category champion for a fourth consecutive year in the prestigious off-road event.
Dakar Rally 2025: Yazeed Al-Rajhi Wins; Final Results, Social Media Reaction
It was a historic day for Saudi Arabia motor racing. Saudi Arabian racer Yazeed Al-Rajhi won the 2025 Dakar Rally on Friday, capping off the two-week event ...
Dakar Rally comes down to a duel in the sand between Henk Lategan and Yazeed Al-Rajhi
South Africa’s Henk Lategan leads Yazeed Al-Rajhi by 2 1/2 minutes going into the 11th and penultimate stage in the Empty ...
Al-Rajhi, Heger and more unpack Dakar Rally wins
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Dakar Rally 2025: Daily Race Highlights And Rolling Coverage
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Lategan back on track in Dakar with stage eight win
SAUDI ARABIA, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Toyota's Henk Lategan dominated stage eight of the Dakar Rally on Monday, and despite a speed violation, the win extended his overall lead after the previous day's ...
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2025 Dakar Rally: What is it and why is it happening in Saudi Arabia?
The Dakar Rally, often referred to as the toughest motorsport event in the world, has returned to Saudi Arabia for its 2025 edition, bringing thrilling competition across a grueling route through ...
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Dakar 2025: Sanjay Takale first Indian driver to finish Dakar Rally
Takale finished P18 in the Dakar Classic class, driving a Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ78. Tap here for the full story.
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Al-Rajhi takes overall lead from Lategan in Dakar
RIYADH, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's local hero Yazeed Al-Rajhi is in the overall lead for the first time at this year's Dakar Rally after finishing third in stage nine on Tuesday ...