The harsh law of the Dakar
Just before midnight, car no. 445 arrives at the Finishing CH of stage 3. Inside, a lone man, Ignacio Corcuera, has just spent over 10 hours on the course. And not just sitting at the wheel! "I had a flat just after the dunes in stage 2 and, while I was changing the wheel, the...[more]
A word from David Castera
It is hotter than usual [more]
1983: Ténéré, the desert of all deserts
The legend continued to be written. For the first time, the rally crossed the Ténéré Desert. This still unknown sea of sand whetted the appetite of competitors and spectators alike. However, the dream turned into a nightmare for some competitors. Others managed to continue with...[more]
A super-sized catering service for the greatest cross country rally in the world
Every day, beyond the roads and tracks of the Dakar, Sodexo lines up one logistical feat after the other to serve over 3,000 meals a day at the bivouac, an exploit it achieves with simplicity and good humour. [more]
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