The Dakar Rally 2027 will not take place in Saudi Arabia and will return in 2028.

The FIA also confirmed in a statement reported by Agence France-Presse that the Dakar Rally 2027 will take place, and the new destination will be announced in the coming days, with the Amaury Sport Organization taking charge of its organization.

The FIA noted that Saudi Arabia will host the 2028 edition, which will celebrate the 50th edition of the rally, stating that the organizing bodies have begun preparations for the event.

The joint statement mentioned that Riyadh has hosted 7 consecutive editions since 2020, featuring competitors from around the world, emphasizing the ongoing collaboration to develop motorsport in Saudi Arabia.

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A joint statement from the Amaury Sport Organization and the Saudi Motorsports Company revealed that the 2027 edition, scheduled between January 1 and 15, will be held in another country to be determined later.

The statement added that this decision was made exceptionally, in coordination with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, with support from the international federations for automobiles and motorcycles.

The FIA also confirmed in a statement reported by Agence France-Presse that the Dakar Rally 2027 will take place, and the new destination will be announced in the coming days, with the Amaury Sport Organization taking charge of its organization.

The FIA noted that Saudi Arabia will host the 2028 edition, which will celebrate the 50th edition of the rally, stating that the organizing bodies have begun preparations for the event.

The joint statement mentioned that Riyadh has hosted 7 consecutive editions since 2020, featuring competitors from around the world, emphasizing the ongoing collaboration to develop motorsport in Saudi Arabia.

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