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2014 Dakar Rally (Argentina/Bolivia/Chile)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2014 Dakar Rally

Date: January 5–18, 2014

Start Location: Rosario, Argentina

Finish Location: Valparaíso, Chile

Total Distance: Approximately 8,700 kilometers

Participating Teams: Over 430 vehicles across bikes, quads, cars, and trucks

The 2014 Dakar Rally marked the sixth running of the event in South America and featured a punishing route through Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. Competitors faced extreme temperatures, high-altitude passes, and some of the most unforgiving sand dunes in the Atacama Desert. Bolivia made its debut as a host country, adding challenging wet and muddy sections to the mix.

Route

Argentine Pampas: Fast gravel and dusty farm roads in extreme summer heat.
Bolivian Highlands: Muddy and waterlogged tracks at altitudes above 3,500 meters.
Atacama Desert: Massive dunes, fesh-fesh sand, and blinding sunlight with little margin for error.

The rally was split into 13 stages across a diverse range of terrains:

Navigation was crucial, with many competitors losing time due to missed waypoints in the open desert stages.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
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2nd Place
Stéphane Peterhansel & Jean-Paul Cottret · Mini All4 Racing
3rd Place
Nasser Al-Attiyah & Lucas Cruz · Mini All4 Racing

Mini dominated the car category, sweeping the podium in a show of consistency and durability across the punishing route.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Extreme Heat: Engine cooling and driver endurance were constant concerns.
  • High Altitude: Reduced power output and physical strain on crews.
  • Dune Crossings: Risk of getting stuck or rolling over in the soft sands of the Atacama.

The 2014 Dakar rewarded meticulous preparation, flawless navigation, and mechanical sympathy, punishing those who underestimated its complexity.

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