He no longer leaves Paris and he no longer arrives in Africa, there are many controversies. However, the famous rally-raid is still running!
After Africa and America, the Dakar Rally drivers are now battling it out in the Gulf.
The cars, motorcycles and trucks have just faced the Saudi desert for the 48th edition of the race.
Despite the changes in scenery, is the mythology of the “Dakar”, made of adventure and danger, still relevant in 2026?
Have years of controversy, and sometimes drama, taken a toll on the image of the event?
Alain Duclos, former Franco-Malian pilot, and Gaëtan Taligot, mechanical assistant, come to tell us about “their” Dakar.
Specialized journalist Michaël Duforest as well as Raphaël Le Magoariec, sports specialist in the Gulf countries, are also on Mondial Sports this Saturday!
The sound will be available on the page from this Saturday 6:05 p.m.