The crew under the flag of Kyrgyzstan competes in the "Dakar-2026" rally

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From January 3 to 17, the next World Rally-Raid Championship — Dakar Rally-2026 is taking place in Saudi Arabia. The race was officially opened in the city of Yanbu, as reported on the event's official social media channels.

The crew representing Kyrgyzstan consists of drivers Denis Krotov and Konstantin Zhiltzov, who are competing for the Ford factory team in the new Ford Raptor T1+ No. 217, under the colors of M-Sport Rally-Raid Team. Both athletes started under Kyrgyz licenses and under the flag of the KR.

Photo from the internet. The Kyrgyzstan team at the "Dakar-2026" rally in Saudi Arabia

As of the eighth stage of the race, the crew from Kyrgyzstan is in 55th place overall among 80 teams. The best result was achieved in the third stage when the drivers finished in one of the top ten positions.

The Dakar Rally is one of the most prestigious and challenging competitions in the world of motorsport, bringing together the strongest teams and crews from around the globe.
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