Oldest class winner at the Dakar Rally

Oldest class winner at the Dakar Rally
Who
Carlos Sainz
What
61:282 year(s):day(s)
Where
Saudi Arabia
When
19 January 2024

The oldest winner of the Dakar Rally is Carlos Sainz (Spain, b. 12 April 1962), who was aged 61 years 282 days when he won the Car category on 19 January 2024 in Saudi Arabia.

Sainz – the father of F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr – claimed his fourth Dakar Rally Car title at the 2024 race, following previous victories in 2010, 2018 and 2020. It was his first win driving for Audi.