The 2022 Dakar Had Its First Retirement Three Days Before Start

The motorsport year began immediately with one of its least forgiving events, the Dakar Rally. The 2022 edition started today. The grueling cross-country endurance rally is known for relentless attrition. Of the 310 entries to start the 2021 Dakar, 104 entries failed to finish. It’s also not uncommon for competitors…