It may not have been Africa, but South America certainly delivered when it came to varied terrain, iconic landscapes and adventure. In South America, the race had one million fans line the roads as the Dakar convoy traipsed by. In 2020 there were zero spectators, and 2021 saw only a marginal increase. Dakar 2021 saw Peterhansel win his 14th Dakar Rally, his eighth in a car. Dakar 2021 also saw humanity prevail in the face of a pandemic; it saw anguish and joy and frustration.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2021 08:37 UTC