Dakar Rally

The Dakar should return to a form of normality on Saturday's 361km stage from Tidjikja to Atar with what is predominantly a fast stage over quick tracks. The first 300km will be run at high speed before facing the mythic Winding between Atâr and Kiffa. Stage 11 is the last day in Mauritania, a tough slog through soft sand that could play havoc on fuel consumption.

The final 150 kilometres are mostly flat and fast, but motorcycle participants will need to be wary of ruts carved into the course by the trucks.al Chinguetti Erg at around 20km from the finish.