Dec 31, 2022 CE
Rally Start
The 2023 Dakar Rally officially began with the first stage starting from the Sea Camp near Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jan 3, 2023 CE
Al-Attiyah Takes Overall Lead
During Stage 3, Nasser Al-Attiyah and his co-driver Mathieu Baumel took the overall lead in the car category, a position they would defend for the remainder of the rally.
Jan 8, 2023 CE
Rest Day in Riyadh
Competitors observed the traditional rest day in the capital city of Riyadh, marking the midpoint of the grueling 14-stage rally.
Jan 11, 2023 CE
Stage 10 Action
Sebastien Loeb won Stage 10 to continue his streak of stage victories, though Nasser Al-Attiyah maintained a commanding overall lead in the car category.
Jan 15, 2023 CE
Benavides Wins Motorcycle Category
Kevin Benavides won the motorcycle category, narrowly defeating his Red Bull KTM teammate Toby Price by just 43 seconds in a dramatic final stage finish.
Jan 15, 2023 CE
Al-Attiyah Wins Car Category
Nasser Al-Attiyah secured his fifth Dakar Rally victory in the car category, finishing ahead of Sebastien Loeb after the final stage to Dammam.