Stage Seven of 2026 Dakar Rally to Start Sunday from Riyadh to Wadi Ad-Dawasir

Riyadh: The Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 will resume on Sunday with the start of Stage Seven, running from Riyadh to Wadi Ad-Dawasir Governorate over a total distance of 876 km, including 462 km of timed special stage. According to Saudi Press Agency, competitors were given a rest day as part of the rally schedule, which teams used to prepare their vehicles and address technical issues ahead of the decisive stages that require a high level of readiness to maintain performance and contend for leading positions.