Yazeed Al Rajhi takes 11 attempts to win Dakar Rally

Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally at 11th attempt and Sanders sews up motorbike domination
Yazeed Al-Rajhi has become the first Saudi to win the Dakar Rally after completing the race on home sand in Shubaytah.
Rallying-Saudi Arabia's Al-Rajhi takes maiden Dakar crown, Sanders wins in motorcycle category
Local hero Yazeed Al-Rajhi secured his first Dakar title on Friday, finishing the 12-stage rally 4 minutes and 33 seconds ahead of his closest competitor Henk Lategan, while Red Bull KTM's Daniel Sanders maintained his lead to win in the motorcycle category.
Dakar Rally 2025: Yazeed Al-Rajhi Wins; Final Results, Social Media Reaction
It was a historic day for Saudi Arabia motor racing. Saudi Arabian racer Yazeed Al-Rajhi won the 2025 Dakar Rally on Friday, capping off the two-week event
Dakar Rally: Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi takes maiden crown in cars, Australia's Sanders wins in bikes
The 2025 Dakar Rally concluded on Friday, with Saudi Arabia's Yazeed Al Rajhi in cars and Australia's Daniel Sanders in bikes being crowned champions. Lucas Moraes in cars and Michael Docherty in bikes won the 61-kilometer 12th stage in Shubaytah.
Dakar 2025: Winners Crowned, Legends Made In The Saudi Arabian Desert
The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally, and the 6th in Saudi Arabia, came to a thrilling conclusion in Shubaytah, with 175
Yazeed Al-Rajhi And Sanders Record Maiden Dakar Rally Triumphs
Yazeed al-Rajhi made history on Friday by becoming the first driver from host nation Saudi Arabia to win the Dakar Rally.
Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025: Ibn Seaidan Takes 1st in 'Challenger' Class, Al-Rajhi Maintains 2nd in Overall Rankings
The fifth stage of the sixth annual Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia launched on Thursday, with competitors embarking on a journey from AlUla to Hail, covering a total distance of 492 km, including 428 km of timed special stages.
Dakar Triumph: Yazeed Al-Rajhi Makes History in Saudi Arabia
Yazeed Al-Rajhi clinched his first Dakar title, becoming the first Saudi Arabian winner, as Daniel Sanders won the motorcycle category. Henk Lategan finished just four minutes behind Al-Rajhi. The rally,
Saudi Arabia's Al-Rajhi takes maiden Dakar crown, Sanders wins in motorcycle category
Local hero Yazeed Al-Rajhi secured his first Dakar title on Friday, finishing the 12-stage rally almost four minutes ahead of his closest competitor Henk Lategan, while Red Bull KTM's Daniel Sanders maintained his lead to win in the motorcycle category.
Yazeed Al Rajhi takes 11 attempts to win Dakar Rally; Sanders succeeds in 5
Yazeed Al Rajhi became the first Saudi to win the Dakar Rally when he completed the race on home sand on Friday. After 13 days of desert racing and more than 5,000 kilometers of specials, Al Rajhi beat home Henk Lategan of South Africa by less than four minutes,
AP photographer explains how he covered the famous Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia’s desert
The famous Dakar Rally being raced in the deserts of Saudi Arabia is to come to a conclusion on Friday. Associated Press ...
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Al Rajhi secures victory at Dakar
The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally — the sixth to be run in Saudi Arabia — was completed today by 175 vehicles. A total of ...
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2025 Dakar Rally: What is it and why is it happening in Saudi Arabia?
The Dakar Rally, often referred to as the toughest motorsport event in the world, has returned to Saudi Arabia for its 2025 edition, bringing thrilling competition across a grueling route ...