Dakar Rally relocates to Saudi Arabia

The 2020 edition of the legendary Dakar Rally will take place in Saudi Arabia.

Organisers of the annual endurance race have reportedly signed a five-year agreement to hold the event in the Gulf country.

It's been held in South America since 2009 after relocating from its African heartland due to security issues.

Details of the latest race will be announced next week.

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