The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally will begin on 3 January and mark the start of the 2026 motorsport season.<br>As has been the case every year since 2020, the event will run entirely in Saudi Arabia, having moved from its former base in South America. This means the Gulf nation will be the sole host of the world’s most prestigious cross-country rally for the seventh consecutive year<br>But ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/dakar/news/dakar-2026-full-route-schedule/10786590/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>