The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile confirmed Oct. 25 that the 2027 Dakar Rally will not take place in Saudi Arabia as scheduled following deadly Houthi attacks and a U.S. State Department evacuation order for non-essential diplomatic personnel. Organizers will relocate the January 2027 event to an unannounced location, with Saudi Arabia set to host the 50th-edition Dakar in 2028.
The decision came through a joint announcement by the Amaury Sport Organisation and Saudi Motorsport Company in coordination with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and international motorsport governing bodies. Organizers said they are in direct contact with competitors, teams and partners to support the transition.
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