This Thursday, January 6, the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally, the most demanding race in the world. It is the third time that the Dakar has as a stage Saudi Arabia and will be subject to strict security measures due to the coronavirus crisis.
Route: What is the profile and route of the fifth stage of the Dakar 2022?
The fifth stage to be held on January 6 will be between Riyadh and Riyadh, but the routes will vary depending on the categories. It will be a special day because of the total 561 km that the route for the motorcycles will have, a total of 345 km will be special.
For their part, the cars will travel a total of 613 km throughout the day, with a timed 395 km of special that will define the positions of the day and the general. During the day, the competitors will head to the east of Riyadh to tackle a special that involves an abrupt change of tone. Tracks of dirt and stones at the beginning, to later face a long stretch of dunes of about 80 kilometers. At the end of the stage there could be considerable time differences, as the dunes can play tricks …
Schedule: What time does the fifth stage of the Dakar 2022 start?
It will be a special day with different routes and therefore, both the motorcycle and car categories will begin their special at 05:45 hours in Spain (always in peninsular time).
Television: Where to watch the 2022 Dakar Rally?
Saudi Arabia repeats as the stage and hosts the 2022 edition of the Dakar Rally. Although the stages cannot be followed live on television, Teledeporte will issue a preview at 19:30 hours and a summary program with the analysis and summary of each day. The space will begin at 22:00 hours, directed by Marc Martí. Eurosport will offer a summary at 23:00 and Red bull tv Y Esport 3 they will carry out a special program for the toughest race in the world.
Internet: Where to follow the Dakar 2022 live online?
Via As.com they will be able to follow the best minute-by-minute broadcast and live online all the stages of the Dakar Rally that takes place in Saudi Arabia, as well as the best images and news from the toughest race in the world.