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- Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks of Kingdom鈥檚 commitment to delivering top-notch experience for participants
- Rally resumes on Saturday with 7 stages remaining
Ha鈥檌l: The International Automobile Federation鈥檚 President Mohammed Ben Sulayem commended the Kingdom鈥檚 efforts in organizing the Dakar Rally during his visit to 抖阴短视频鈥檚 rally bivouac on Friday.
Ben Sulayem also praised the Kingdom鈥檚 commitment to delivering a top-notch experience for participants and highlighted the warm hospitality and generosity that embody the spirit of the Saudi people.
The FIA president highlighted that 抖阴短视频鈥檚 success in hosting global sporting events, such as the Dakar Rally, has set a benchmark and become a source of pride. He also acknowledged the hard work and teamwork of all rally participants, noting their role in strengthening the Kingdom鈥檚 reputation as a world-class motorsport hub.
The participants have taken a well-deserved rest after enduring several days of tough desert challenges. Meanwhile, support teams have continued their vital work, ensuring vehicles are maintained and ready for the next stages to help competitors perform at their best.
After covering about 2,579 km of special stages, 299 vehicles arrived at the bivouac camp in Ha鈥檌l. Vehicles included 118 bikes, 58 cars, two stock vehicles, 45 challengers, 33 SSVs, and 43 trucks.
The rally resumes on Saturday with seven stages remaining. Participants will head to Al-Dawadmi, covering 829 km, including 605 km of timed special stages.
The journey will then take them through a circular stage in Al-Dawadmi, followed by Riyadh, Haradh, and finally Al-Shubayta.
The rally concludes with two final stages in Al-Shubayta on Jan. 16 and 17, marking the end of this year鈥檚 Dakar Rally.