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Daniel Nosiglia Jager of Bolivia kicks up sand on his KTM during stage 3 of the Peru-Bolivia-Argentina Dakar Rally from Pisco to San Juan de Marcona.
Juan Manuel Silva and Pablo Sisterna (not pictured) of Argentina crash in their Mercedes car during stage 7 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally from Iquique in Chile to Uyuni, Bolivia.
Peugeot's driver Sebastien Loeb and codriver Daniel Elena of France tackling stage 8 of the Paraguay-Bolivia-Argentina Dakar Rally from Uyuni in Bolivia to Salta, Argentina.
Eduard Nikolaev and copilot Evgeny Yakovlev of Russia work on their flipped-over truck during the Peru-Bolivia-Argentina Dakar Rally.
Toyota driver Giniel de Villiers of South Africa and Mini driver Vladimir Vasilyev of Russia buzz by a helicopter as they speed along the Salar de Uyuni salt flat during stage 7 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally.
Buggy driver Guerlain Chicherit of France makes a splash during stage 3 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally from San Juan to Chilecito.
Alone with his bike, Riaan Van Niekerk of South Africa is seen during stage 9 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally from Calama to Iquique.
The Mini of Nani Roma of Spain battles it out with the Yamaha quad of Sergio Lafuente of Uruguay during stage 9 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally from Calama to Iquique.
Russia's Andrey Karginov in his Kamaz truck barrels through a gorge during stage 6 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally from Tucuman to Salta.
The vehicle of Adam Malysz from Poland makes short work of a water obstacle as he takes part in the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally.
The shifting sands claim Antonio Cabini of Italy as he attempts to complete stage 3 from Arica to Antofagasta during the Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally.
Italy's Alessandro Botturi is freeze-framed on his Husqvarna during stage 4 of the Peru-Chile-Argentina Dakar Rally from Nazca to Arequipa.
Creating his own river of dust, South Africa's Giniel De Villiers drives his Toyota through the bush during stage 1 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally from Rosário to San Luis.
Team Toyota Gazoo Racing driven by Netherlands' Bernhard ten Brinke and Belgium's Tom Colsoul hit the dunes between Jeddah and Al Wajh during stage 1 of the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Brazil's Guilherme Spinelli leaves behind a sandy wake as he drives his BMW on stage 4 of the Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally from Jujuy to Calama.
Spain's Carlos Sainz and copilot Michel Perin up in the mountains during stage 9 of the Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally from La Serena to Copiapó.
Volkswagen pilot Carlos Sainz of Spain crosses a river during stage 1 of the Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally out of Buenos Aires.
Late afternoon sun casts a long shadow over Aprillia pilot Francisco Lopez Contardo of Chile during stage 6 of the Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally from Iquique to Arica.
Out on his own, Honda rider Joan Barreda Bort of Spain is seen between Antofagasta to Iquique during the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally.
Peugeot driver Stephane Peterhansel of France reaches tipping point during stage 4 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally.
A Kamaz truck driven by Andrey Karginov of Russia pummels over the sand during stage 10 of the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally.
Australia's Toby Price takes the lead on his KTM mid-way through the Argentina-Bolivia Dakar Rally near Uyuni.
Marc Coma from Spain throttles through a lunar-like landscape while competing in the Argentina-Chile-Bolivia Dakar Rally.
The stricken car of team RD Limited driven by France's Romain Dumas and Alexandre Winocq on fire in Saudi Arabia somewhere between Jeddah and Al Wajh.
A group of lamas serve as spectators as Diego Martin Duplessis of Argentina drives his Honda on stage 11 of the Peru-Bolivia-Argentina Dakar Rally from La Paz to Uyuni.
Enormous sand dunes pose formidable obstacles for X-Raid's driver Orlando Terranova and copilot Bernardo Graue of Argentina during the Peru Dakar Rally from Pisco to San Juan de Marcona. This was the final time the rally was held in South America.
A rider taking part in the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia during stage 2 of the event between Al Wajh and Neom.
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X-Raid's driver Orlando Terranova and copilot Bernardo Graue of Argentina sand surfing during the Peru Dakar Rally.
A competitor in the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia speeds along the route between Al Wajh and Neom as wandering camels look on.
Robby Gordon of the US competes in his Hummer during stage 8 of the Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally from Antofasgasta to Copiapó.
The 2020 edition of the Dakar Rally is being held in Saudi Arabia, the first time the event has taken place on the Arabian Peninsula. Established in 1978 and previously known as the Paris-Dakar Rally, the annual long-distance off-road encounter is one of the most prestigious—and grueling—motorsport endurance competitions in the world. Held from 2009 to 2019 in South America, the rally's new location is proving just as arduous and again pits some of the best drivers in the world against each other, and the elements.
Browse this gallery and be amazed by this collection of photographs taken over the last 10 years that capture the thrills and spills of the world's biggest and toughest rally.
Bahrain JCW X-Raid Team's Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz motoring on all cylinders during stage 3 of the 2020 Dakar Rally near Neom, Saudi Arabia.
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The 2020 edition of the Dakar Rally is being held in Saudi Arabia, the first time the event has taken place on the Arabian Peninsula. Established in 1978 and previously known as the Paris-Dakar Rally, the annual long-distance off-road encounter is one of the most prestigious—and grueling—motorsport endurance competitions in the world. Held from 2009 to 2019 in South America, the rally's new location is proving just as arduous and again pits some of the best drivers in the world against each other, and the elements.
Browse this gallery and be amazed by this collection of photographs taken over the last 10 years that capture the thrills and spills of the world's biggest and toughest rally.