Jan 5, 2020 CE
Rally Start in Saudi Arabia
The 2020 Dakar Rally began in Jeddah, marking the first time the event was held in the Middle East after moving from South America.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
Jan 5, 2020 CE
Cornejo Wins Opening Stage
Chilean rider Ignacio Cornejo won the first stage of the motorcycle category, navigating from Jeddah to the Sea Camp.
Jan 11, 2020 CE
Rest Day in Riyadh
Competitors took a mandatory rest day in the Saudi capital of Riyadh after completing the first week of racing and eight stages.
Jan 14, 2020 CE
Sainz Takes Overall Lead
Carlos Sainz took the overall lead in the car category after Stage 9, navigating from Wadi Al-Dawasir to Haradh, capitalizing on competitors' misfortunes.
Jan 17, 2020 CE
Brabec Wins Motorcycle Category
American rider Ricky Brabec won the motorcycle category, marking the first American victory in the Dakar Rally since Ricky Johnson in 1989.
Jan 17, 2020 CE
Sainz Claims Third Dakar Title
Carlos Sainz secured his third Dakar Rally victory in the car category, finishing ahead of Nasser Al-Attiyah and Stéphane Peterhansel.
Jan 17, 2020 CE
Karginov Wins Truck Category
Andrey Karginov of the Kamaz-Master team won the truck category, continuing the Russian team's historical dominance in the event.