The 47th edition of the Dakar will set off this Friday from Bisha for a journey of nearly 7,800 kilometers through Saudi Arabia until arriving in Shubaytah two weeks later.
A victory for prestige. No less than 439 vehicles will be at the start this Friday in Bisha of the 47th edition of the Dakar for 12 stages and a journey of nearly 7,800 kilometers through Saudi Arabia until the arrival in Shubaytah two weeks later . Among them, 63 Ultimate vehicles, the premier category, which will aim to put their name on the list of winners of the famous rally-raid and succeed the Spaniard Carlos Sainz.
And the overall winner, as well as his co-pilot, will be presented with a bronze trophy representing a Touareg and weighing nine kilos. And only this reward. According to the regulations, no money is paid to the winner of the auto category. But not everyone is in the same boat, especially on two wheels.
The winner of the general classification in the motorcycle category will pocket the sum of 50,000 euros, compared to 25,000 euros for his runner-up and 15,000 euros for the driver who will reach the 3rd step of the podium. The 4th will receive 10,000 euros and 5,000 euros will be paid to the 5th. Bonuses are also reserved for certain categories such as winners among women in cars and motorcycles (3,000 euros) or among rookies (3,000 euros).
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