The race
For the 2026 edition, the Dakar will introduce the "Bivouac Refuge" stage, a hybrid between the 48h Chrono and the classic marathon stage. The marathon rules apply, and competitors will
#15 SANTOLINO Lorenzo (esp), Sherco Rally Factory, Sherco, Rally GP, action during the Stage 2 of the Dakar 2026, on January 5, 2026 between Yanbu and Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
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#96 EBSTER Tobias (aut), Hero Motosports Team Rally, Hero, Rallye 2, FIM W2RC, action during the Prologue of the Dakar 2026, on January 3, 2026 around Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
#300 CAVIGLIASSO Nicolas (arg), PERTEGARINI Valentina (arg), Vertical Motorsport, Taurus, Challenger, FIA W2RC, action during the Stage 1 of the Dakar 2026, on January 4, 2026
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