Dakar Rally to leave Saudi Arabia for 2027
The 2027 Dakar Rally will move out of Saudi Arabia because of “recent developments in the region”, organisers say. A new location is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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The 2027 Dakar Rally will not be held in Saudi Arabia, organisers have announced, citing “recent developments in the region”. A new host location is expected to be revealed in the coming days.
The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), which organises the rally, and Saudi Motorsport Company said the decision was exceptional and would apply for one year only. The event had been scheduled to run in Saudi Arabia from 1 to 15 January 2027.
The organisers said the rally is due to return to Saudi Arabia in 2028, the 50th edition. They did not identify the replacement venue for 2027.
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