Carles Falcón, a Spanish motorcycle rider, was taken to the hospital in “serious condition” after colliding during the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, race officials said in a statement on Monday.
“A fellow entrant who was behind him immediately alerted the organisation, which sent a medical helicopter to extract the injured rider,” the organization said in a statement. “He was in critical condition and was flown to Al Duwadimi Hospital.” More details are expected in the coming hours.”
The incident occurred at kilometer 448 of the stage, according to the statement. Falcón’s team, Twin Trail Racing, stated in a statement that he was “unconscious and without a pulse” following the incident but was resuscitated by physicians. Falcón also suffered a fracture to his C2 vertebrae, which required “urgent surgery,” according to the team.
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“Over the next few days, Carles will be kept sedated to control the development of the edema he has suffered in his head,” the statement went on to say. “From the team and family, we appreciate all the messages of support received.” Falcón, who was born in the Catalan city of Tarragona in 1978, has “always been surrounded by motorbikes,” according to Twin Trail, and was a Dakar Rally finisher in 2022.
The Dakar Rally is one of the world’s longest and most difficult endurance races, covering 7,891 kilometers this year from Al Ula to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia. From 1979 to 2007, the Dakar Rally was conducted in Europe and Africa, but it was relocated to South America and then the Middle East in 2020 after the 2008 race was postponed due to security concerns.
The Dakar Rally historically has five major vehicle categories: automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, UTVs, and quad bikes. After finishing ninth on stage two, Carlos Sainz Sr., father of Formula One driver Carlos Sainz Jr., went to the top of the overall vehicle standings. Lucas Cruz, a three-time Dakar winner and co-driver, leads the field by one minute and 51 seconds.
Frequently asked question
What is the name of the Dakar Rally?
The Dakar Rally, sometimes known as the “Paris-Dakar Rally,” is an annual rally expedition organized by the Amaury Sport Organization.
What is the purpose of the Dakar Rally?
The Dakar’s purpose is to have both professionals and amateurs compete in the same rally and on the same route. Only bikes and quads are eligible for selection. Candidates must be able to justify their first successful rally raid experience.
Who has the most Dakar wins?
Stéphane Peterhansel
Most stage wins
| Rider | Wins | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stéphane Peterhansel | 33 |
| Cyril Despres | ||
| 3 | Joan Barreda | 30 |
| 4 | Jordi Arcarons | 27 |
Who can enter the Dakar Rally?
Anyone over the age of 18 and holding an International FIA/FIM Cross-Country Rally licence may apply for entrance to the Dakar Rally. Competitors must have also competed in at least one FIA/FIM World Championship event, as well as any other event on the FIA/FIM calendar or their national schedule.
Which country is the Dakar Rally in?
The Dakar Rally 2023 is a rally raid event hosted in Saudi Arabia, and it is the 45th edition of the Dakar Rally organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO). The event will take place between December 31, 2022, and January 15, 2023. Saudi Arabia is hosting the tournament for the fourth time.
Who was the first Indian to finish the Dakar Rally?
In a country where pursuing a full-time career in racing is still in its infancy, Santosh has blazed a trail by being the first Indian to participate in and complete the Dakar race.
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