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DREAM. DARE. LIVE IT.

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The has had a near magical way of demonstrating the exceptional for a long time. Each year, the drivers and their teams face an extraordinary challenge, combining varied, extreme difficulties. For the 2019 event, the traditional set-up has once again been overhauled, and is sure to be one of the most challenging programmes we have ever seen. Continuing its Peruvian adventure, the Dakar rally is offering a dense set of obstacles and promises to be a new kind of epic - comparable to the monohulls of the Vendée Globe taking part in a 10-day regatta in the roaring forties. The brave individuals who have already experienced the Peruvian sands have made no mistake, and will once again form the biggest bivouac camp in the world of cross country, near to Pisco and Arequipa in particular, after leaving Lima on 7 January. The intense challenge they face will push them to their limits in getting over dunes, navigation and physical strength: in the dunes, one kilometre is equivalent to two or even three kilometres elsewhere.

Étienne LAVIGNE Dakar Rally Director

1 DAKAR IN THE LAND OF THE INCAS

Peru is the third largest country in South America, with a surface area the size of , and Portugal combined.

There is not a traveller who does not succumb to the charms of Peru. Machu Picchu, a national emblem and majestic remnant of the Inca times, draws in many tourists. The mysterious Nazca lines also attract a lot of attention. Due to Peru’s geographical layout, visitors to the country can enjoy a seaside holiday on the Pacific coast as well as mountain expeditions in the Andes or strolls along the shores of Lake Titicaca. But for Dakar drivers and rally enthusiasts, it was the desert expanses of the Ica region that proved to be a revelation.

In 2012 and 2013, the competitors, including the most senior members, were astounded by the race, with conditions as demanding as those of the Sahara. Then, in 2018, a longer exploration threw up a huge challenge right from the very first week. Famous champions such as Sébastien Loeb and Joan "Nani" Roma were minded of the importance of modesty the hard way, but will come to Dakar 100 % Peru, this time to seek the blessing of "Pachamama", the name given to Mother Earth by the indigenous peoples who first inhabited the country. Motto: Firm and Happy for the Union Capital: Lima Population: 32.3 million inhabitants Surface area: 1,285,315 km2 Currency: Nuevo sol

2 OUR PILOTS ON PERU

Peru is one of the best countries for the Dakar rally. It has plenty to offer as the stages are demanding and there is a lot of sand. This year I think it will be tough and we will have trouble navigating. Nobody's quite sure what to expect. Laia SANZ (Motorbike) There will be a lot of dunes, which is not technically my strength, but that's also why we're taking part. This unique adventure is really tempting! Sébastien LOEB (Car) The Peruvian dunes are the most technical in the world! Luis EGUIGUREN (Car) I am coming back to the Dakar rally for the Peruvian dunes. I was impressed with what I saw last time. I expect a very hard rally and a fierce battle. I can't wait to start! Gerard DE ROOY (Truck) THE FLAG-BEARERS... Nicolas FUCHS (car) I love sand. Peru has incredible landscapes, 12th in 2017 it is truly spectacular. The dunes are totally unique; it is always a challenge. Carlo VELLUTINO (motorbike) th Nasser AL ATTIYAH (Car) 10 participation in 2019 Emilio CHOY (quad) I love all the dunes in Peru. 1st participation in 2019, I hope it will be hard to navigate 3rd in Desafio Inca in 2018 and I will get lost to find myself. Adrien VAN BEVEREN (Motorbike) Fernando FERRAND MALATESTA & Fernando FERRAND DEL BUSTO (car) 8 Dakar, all completed (between 2010 and 2018) Alexis HERNANDEZ (quad) 7 Dakar, 6th in 2018

3 JANUARY th th 6 17 COLOMBIA #Dakar2019

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Lima START: 7/01 FINISH: 17/01 BOLIVIA Pisco STAGE 1: 7/01 STAGE 2: 8/01 STAGE 8: 15/01 Arequipa STAGE 9: 16/01 STAGE 4: 10/01 STAGE 10: 17/01 REST DAY: 12/01

Moquegua San Juan STAGE 5: 11/01 de Marcona STAGE 3: 9/01 STAGE 6: 13/01 STAGE 7: 14/01 Tacna

STAGE 5: 11/01

competition 3areas CHILE 5,000KM - 10 STAGES 70% SAND  3,000KM SS © A.S.O. 2018  PHOTOS : A.S.O. / MAINDRU / @WORLD  A.LAVADINHO / @WORLD  A. VIALATTE / DPPI  E. VARGIOLU  / DPPI  E. VARGIOLU  A. VIALATTE / @WORLD  A.LAVADINHO / MAINDRU @WORLD : A.S.O. 2018© A.S.O.  PHOTOS

4 DAK19_MAP_3ZONES-UK_A4.indd 1 20/11/2018 11:33 NEW FOR 2019

HALF MARATHON: MARATHON STAGE: A SECOND CHANCE BEFORE THE REST DAY The Dakar can be very disappointing if you have to give up just A marathon stage will be organised, spanning both days preceding several hundred kilometres after the start of the race. This year, the rest day. At the end of the 4th special stage leaving Arequipa, the cars, Side-by-Sides (SxS) and trucks that suffer this fate in the the vehicles will be directed towards two different bivouac camps: first part of the rally will be able to join the race again after the rest in Moquegua for motorbikes and quads and Tacna for cars, SxS day, in a parallel competition. Competing in another class, these vehicles and trucks. The competitors will join their assistance vehicles will have an orange plate and will never be allowed to crews in Arequipa for the rest day. Then, before resuming the start in the top 25 of a special stage . competition, the motorbikes and quads will once again spend a night in an isolated bivouac camp in Camaná to avoid having to UTV OPEN: th A NEW CLASS FOR CARS drive at night on the long route before the 6 special stage. The car category is accepting new light vehicles, that have notably SPECIAL FORMATS: been seen on the American Baja route and will now be trying their COVERING OUR TRACKS luck in the Dakar race. The UTV Open vehicles meet different - The open spaces offered by the Peruvian desert will enable two technical standards to the SxS vehicles, although they are of mass starts to be organised: for stage 5 before the Ilo dunes, similar size. SxS vehicles, a different category altogether, where then for stage 9 in a loop around Pisco. the vehicles will have a purple plate, have made spectacular - In stage 2, between Pisco and San Juan de Marcona, the cars will progress for 2019 and will include new big names such as Ignacio be asked to open the race. In this very tricky special stage, the Casale (CHL), Francisco "Chaleco" Lopez and Casey Currie (USA). work of the navigators will be vital as they will not be guided by the tracks usually left by the motorbikes and quads. - For stage 8, a real confrontation between the Dakar champions is on the agenda: Super Ica. The orders of departure will combine the 10 fastest motorbikes, 10 fastest cars and 5 fastest trucks from the previous stage's classification.

RACE DISTANCE RACE DISTANCE RACE DISTANCE DATE START TOWN FINISH TOWN STAGE STAGE STAGE TOTAL SS TOTAL SS TOTAL SS Mo 7/1 Lima Pisco 1 331 84 1 331 84 1 331 84 Tu 8/1 Pisco San Juan de Marcona 2 554 342 2 554 342 2 554 342 We 9/1 San Juan de Marcona Arequipa 3 799 331 3 799 331 3 799 331 Moquegua [MQ] Th 10/1 Arequipa 4 511 352 4 664 352 4 664 352 Tacna [ASC] Moquegua [MQ] Fr 11/1 Arequipa 5 776 345 5 714 452 5 714 452 Tacna [ASC] Sa 12/1 Arequipa JOURNÉE DE REPOS Su 13/1 Arequipa San Juan de Marcona 6 839 317 6 810 291 6 810 291 Mo 14/1 San Juan de Marcona San Juan de Marcona 7 387 323 7 387 323 7 387 323 Tu 15/1 San Juan de Marcona Pisco 8 576 361 8 576 361 8 576 361 Th 16/1 Pisco Pisco 9 410 313 9 410 313 9 408 311 We 17/1 Pisco Lima 10 358 112 10 358 112 10 358 112 KEY: SS: Selective Section, also known as a “special”. Total 5541 2889 Total 5603 2961 Total 5601 2959 This is the portion of the stage during which the vehicles enrolled in the race are timed. 4 and 5 : MARATHON STAGE - [BQ]: BIKE QUAD - [CST]: CAR SxS TRUCK

5 AN EVENT OF NATIONAL INTEREST

The Dakar ethic, from course design to "cleaning up" the visited sites and allocating the spectator areas, always favours working with organisations in charge of environmental and cultural issues. the Ministry for Foreign Trade and Tourism, the Ministry for Culture and the Ministry for the Environment.

Before and during the race, a multi-media communication strategy (press, television, radio and digital technology) is to be deployed to promote Peruvian cultural heritage. Dakar is committed to protecting natural and archaeological sites as well as promoting them.

Measures taken to achieve this are part of the overall legacy of the race we leave behind in the host countries.

6 A SUSTAINABLE EVENT

A course designed with clearly "Dakar legacy" defined no-access areas, closed Funding the installation to traffic and competitors, journalists, of 17 permanent panels and 280 hitos* the general public drawing attention to Peru's and the organisation crews. environmentally sensitive natural areas. Recycling and waste treatment scheme in the spectator and Funding the collection and storage bivouacs. of archaeological and palaeontological findings discovered in the different 100 tonnes of waste collected areas. and recycled, including 58 tonnes from the “Punto Verde” In partnership with the TECHO organisation, the Dakar rally supports Dakar financially compensates over 400 charity projects. for 100% of its direct carbon emissions as part of the "Madre Via an association with the Reciclando de Dios Amazon REDD" project NGO, Glacial is offering to collect by GREENOXX. and recycle PET plastic bottles in the Dakar rally areas to turn them into blankets for people living *landmarks of demarcation in the coldest parts of the country.

¡ EN PERÚ DURANTE EL DAKAR SOMOS TODOS RESPONSABLES ! 6  17 ENERO 2019 SAFETY:

CU I DADO A MAJOR

Permanezca en las zonas de espectadores CONCERN

Respete los consejos del personal de seguridad 30 secure zones for spectators

Mantenga a los niños provided to the general public cerca suyo along the course.

No cruce ni transite por la ruta 9,000 members No encienda fuego of security staff.

A communication campaign Más informaciones en dakar.com I #Dakar2019 dedicated to prevention and safety notices for spectators.

DAK19_PERU_SECU_A4_181120.indd 1 20/11/2018 15:01 7 FIGURES FROM THE 2019 EDITION

334 VEHICLES COMPETING - 534 PILOTS AND CO-PILOTS

167 MOTORBIKES & QUADS 126 AUTOS, INCLUDING 30 41 TRUCKS IN THE SxS CATEGORY

FIRST PARTICIPATIONS - "ROOKIE" 135 pilots and co-pilots in 97 vehicles for whom this edition is their first time participating 17 WOMEN The highest number of women 42 "LEGEND" VEHICLES participating in the race whose pilots have more since 2009, including than 10 participations in the Dakar 2 all-women teams

34 "ORIGINAL BY MOTUL" a record on the South American continent

THE YOUNGEST Mitchel VAN DEN BRINK 16 years old

61 NATIONALITIES mechanic in racing truck (including support vehicles) The youngest competitor TOP 3 NATIONALITIES in the Dakar history

*En date du 19 novembre 2019 EXTRAORDINARY MEDIA INTEREST*

12 HOURS OF DAILY PROGRAMMES 3 MILLION FANS FROM THE FIELD WATCHING DAILY (+28%)

1,200 hours of TV broadcasts 2 million fans including a total of 7 hours broadcast every day + 17% compared with 2017. on Fox Sports and 2 hours on France Télévisions. 402,000 followers + 13% compared with 2017. 70 TV channels broadcasting the rally 481,000 followers in 190 countries. +71% compared with 2017.

1,900 accredited journalists 171,000 subscribers of 34 nationalities +54% compared with 2017. reporting on the rally*.

HUGE ONLINE SUCCESS

11.4 million visits 5 million visits to dakar.com from a smartphone, on iOS and Android tablet or computer. mobile apps.

6.7 million visits Return of the Dakar video game to the live race coverage for PC, PS4 and Xbox (+57% compared with 2017). from 25 September.

55.7 million videos seen on official platforms (+130% compared with 2017) and over 500 buyers.

* 2018 FIGURES

8 INTERNATIONAL TV BROADCASTING

Western Europe France - France 2/3/4/Ô, Franceinfo, BFM TV, BFM Sport Spain - Teledeporte, Esport 3, La Una, Antena 3, Cuatro, La Sexta, Telecinco, TV3 Catalunya Netherlands - RTL 7, Omroep Brabandt, RTL 4 Portugal - RTP, SIC, TVI - ZDF, RTL, n-TV - ORF Belgium - RTBF, VTM, VRT - Mediaset, RAI, Sky Sport, Automoto TV Asia/Oceania Eastern Europe Eurosport Asia (16 countries - Asia) Russia - Match TV, Rossiya1, NTV, RenTV, Perviy Fox Sports Asia (25 countries - Asia) Kanal, TNV, Zvezda, RBC Australia - SBS Poland - TVP, TVN, Polsat New Zealand - Sky Sport 1/2/3/4 Czech Republic - BTV, Nova, Prima, Sport 5 China - Hunan TV, Mango TV Slovakia - RTVS* Japan - J Sports 2/3/4 Hungary - RTL Klub Mongolia - NTV Lithuania - BTV Belarus - ONT Africa Macedonia - AlfaTV* Supersport (52 countries - Africa) Kosovo - TV21* South Africa - SABC, eNCA

Pan-Europe Middle East Eurosport (54 countries) BeIN Sports (23 pays - Middle East)

Pan-Latin America Worldwide Fox Sports Latin America (41 countries) TV5 Monde RedBull TV Americas Deutsche Welle, France 24, Canal 24 horas, USA - NBC Sports Al Jazeera (global news channels) Canada - Sportsnet News Agencies Peru - TV Perù, Latina, America TV*, Movistar TV, RPP Noticias AFP TV Argentina - Canal12 Cordoba*, Eurovision Sports News Television Publica, C5N, el Trece, Telefe Perform Omnisport Brazil - Fox Sports, SporTV, Band Sports Reuters Colombia - Caracol TV SNTV Chile - TVN*, UCV * to be confirmed Bolivia - Bolivia TV, Bolivision, ATB, PAT Red: coverage in news programmes

9 Three daily broadcasts on France TV channels will be dedicated to the 41st Dakar from 6th to 17th January, 2019. This year, for its eleventh event in South America, the legendary race will cross the sands of Peru.

The Dakar Bivouac Every day from 7.55 PM live on France 4. In the 3rd part of the evening Presented by Céline ROUSSEAUX from 7 to 16 January on France 2. & Luc ALPHAND. Gaël ROBIC, Richard COFFIN, Luc ALPHAND nnBy car, Philippe DURAND and Brice BAUBIT and the entire team will go to the heart will immerse TV viewers in the heart of the bivouac to gather reactions from of the race and the drivers’ experiences. the competitors, especially the passionate nnBy helicopter, Jean-François KERCKAERT amateurs. Relive the best moments of the will follow the race for the various day’s stage through special report recaps. categories. Bivouac – Recap nnAt the bivouac and behind the scenes, from 8 AM on 8 to 17 January Richard COFFIN and Emmanuel QUINART on France Ô (except 13 January). will meet the competitors and the technical and medical staff France TV sport digital offer who ensure that the rally goes smoothly. All live broadcasts and replays of nnSummary of the car race by Gaël ROBIC and the rally programmes will be available the bike race by Christian CHOUPIN. simultaneously on the francetvsport nnAlso watch the section by Jean-François website and app, and via replay KERCKAERT "Carte postale" on the on France.tv. race's host country, Peru. AND on France TV sport, follow all the videos, breakdowns, best excerpts from the stages and The Dakar Report highlights, results, real-time news, and more. Every day from 8.50 PM live on France 3. Presented by Céline ROUSSEAUX The best photos and videos of the race will be & Luc ALPHAND. showcased on the France TV Sport Instagram account, whilst our reporters will talk about the race atmosphere on the ground, particularly on Twitter.

The competitors will have a rest day on Saturday 12 January: there will be no programmes on that day.

Press Contact Jennifer ARMAND In charge of sports communication action and projects for France Télévisions +33 (0)1 56 22 22 90 / +33(0)6 10 49 53 74 - [email protected] PARTNERS… WORKING WITH THE DAKAR TEAM

On the Dakar rally, partners accompany competitors in their adventure. The Dakar Service Centre is a space located inside the bivouac camp. Partners offer servicing, advice and support. It is open from 3 PM to 11 PM except in the marathon bivouac camps.

MOTUL RACING LAB BFGOODRICH SERVICE CENTRE Major Dakar partner, Motul has been BFGoodrich, an official Dakar supplier, producing high-performance engine is an American brand from the Michelin oils and industrial lubricants for 165 group, which made its name producing years. The French brand will offer the the first off-road tyre in 1976. race competitors an engine oil check, It will provide a tyre installation/removal regardless of category. This high-tech service at the bivouac camps. lab will have its two technical experts: The technicians will also advise nnFind metal in the lubricant to detect competitors on the use of tyres premature wear and tear. and how to read the Roadbook. nnAnalyse the lubricant composition For the whole competition, some to highlight any coolant leaks 2,500 installation/removal operations or fuel dilution. will be carried out. nnMonitor daily changes to these All information gathered will be shared parameters under extreme operating with the Research and Development conditions. centre. Engineers will therefore be This predictive tool will also enable able to make changes to their tyres the crews to organise their maintenance for next year's competitors and tyres schedule (part replacements, for series-produced cars, benefiting oil change, etc.). from lessons learnt from the race.

10 KÄRCHER CLEANING CENTRE CIVA HOME Kärcher, an official Dakar supplier An official "fan" of Dakar in Peru, and world leader in cleaning solutions, Civa, a Peruvian company specialised will provide competitors with professional in the transportation of passengers, pressure washers for all the bivouac packages and corporate staff, would like camps, thus contributing to ease the ride for Dakar competitors. to competitor safety. To do so, it will set up a sealed rest area for them so they can get away from the noise of the camp.

PARTNERS SUPPORTING DRIVERS

EPIC STORY BY MOTUL BFGOODRICH GOODPROJECT The lubricant manufacturer, the major BFGoodrich, an official Dakar supplier, partner of the event since 2018, would like is taking its commitment to Dakar even to showcase the men and women of the further by renewing its support this year rally via a sports prize rewarding the best for an amateur crew. Peruvian Sergio stories, acts of ingeniousness and fighting Samaniego is the lucky winner: spirit - all part of an outstanding day's his subscription costs for the 41st Dakar work for the Dakar heroes! rally, in addition to tyres and lubricants, "Be ingenious, be brotherly, be brave". will be covered! What a programme!

11 THE DAKAR RALLY THANKS ITS 2019 PARTNERS

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNER

MAJOR PARTNER

OFFICIAL BROADCASTERS

OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS

OFFICIAL TIMER

OFFICIAL FANS

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