Dakar Rally relocates to Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, 16 April 2019 10:00

The 2020 edition of the legendary Dakar Rally will take place in Saudi Arabia.

Organisers of the annual endurance race have reportedly signed a five-year agreement to hold the event in the Gulf country.

It's been held in South America since 2009 after relocating from its African heartland due to security issues.

Details of the latest race will be announced next week.

3⃣0⃣ years in Africa.
1⃣1⃣ years in South America.
The third chapter in the history of Dakar Rally is opening now… moving to the Middle East.
➡️ Next Dakar will be held in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
More details about this adventure will be announced on the 25th of April…#Dakar2020 pic.twitter.com/XDzhfvEbDW
— DAKAR RALLY (@dakar) April 15, 2019

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