Qatari Champion Nasser Al Attiyah to Take Part in 43rd Dakar Rally

Doha, June 13 (QNA) - Qatari world champion Nasser Al Attiyah announced Friday that he will participate in the 43rd Dakar Rally. Al Attiyah has won the most prestigious rally three times, and came second in the most recent edition that took place in Saudi Arabia for the first time ever. Road books will now be handed out in the morning right before the start of each special. Some categories will have digital road books. The goal is to shift the focus of the race more on navigation. he rules have been amended to slow down the vehicles and, in general, to make the race even safer. (QNA)