2019 Dakar Rally details revealed

- It will be hosted only by Peru this year

- The 5,000km rally course will be divided in to ten different stages

- Among the 534 participants, 135 are competing for the first time in the event

Details of the 2019 season of what is known to be the world’s most grueling rally,  Dakar, have surfaced online. Unlike previous years when it was hosted by multiple regions such as Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, this year will see only Peru hosting the rally event.

The upcoming rally will be the 41st edition of Dakar and the course will span across the borders of Peru which includes a challenging terrain, full of sand dunes and desert. The total area of the course will stretch up to 5,000km and will be divided into ten different stages. 

The 2019 season of Dakar will witness 334 vehicles battling it out in different categories which include bikes, cars, ATVs, buggies and trucks. The total number of participants are 534, among which 135 will be making their debut in the rally event. Moreover, the upcoming season also has 17 women participants which is the highest figure yet.

Set to start from 6 January, the Dakar 2019, as is the case every year, will be an ultimate test of the rider’s endurance, riding and navigation skills. The rally concludes on 17 January.