2027 Dakar Rally Cancelled in Saudi Arabia After Regional Developments
The FIA announced that the 2027 Dakar rally will not be held in Saudi Arabia due to recent regional developments.
Organisers confirmed the Dakar rally will be moved away from Saudi Arabia for the 2027 edition. The decision, described as exceptional and one-off, follows recent developments in the region. It was made in close coordination with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and backed by both the FIA and the FIM.
Why it matters
The cancellation affects the rally’s logistics, sponsors and fans anticipating the 2027 event in Saudi Arabia.
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