Follow us on
In pictures: Carlos Sainz wins 2020 Dakar Rally with Bahrain X-Raid Team in Saudi Arabia
Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz won the Dakar Rally for the third time on Friday, finishing with a comfortable winning margin in the first running of the event in Saudi Arabia
Carlos Sainz and Stéphane Peterhansel, Mini John Cooper Works Buggy, Bahrain JCW X-Raid Team, celebrates victory during Stage 12 of the Dakar 2020 between Haradh and Qiddiya.
Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz won the Dakar Rally for the third time.
Both the Frenchman and Sainz won four stages in the marathon 12-day, 7,800-kilometre (4,800-mile) race.
The 57-year-old crossed the line in the 12th and final stage 6min 21sec.
Bahrain X-Raid Team wins the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain X-Raid Team wins the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain X-Raid Team wins the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain X-Raid Team wins the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain X-Raid Team wins the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain X-Raid Team wins the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain X-Raid Team wins the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain X-Raid Team wins the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
