dust and sand of Dakar

Photographer

Maxim Shemetov

Category

Editorial Photography - Sports

Company

Reuters

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Russia

The Dakar Rally is a true legend of motorsport, a challenge that for decades has drawn seekers of speed and adventure. Crossing continents and landscapes—from Africa to Latin America to the Middle East—it remains one of the ultimate tests for those who live for off-road racing. More than a competition, it pushes machines, people, and character to the limit. Everyone involved—driver, mechanic, or photographer—faces endurance on the edge of the possible.