The race began in Yanbu and will last until January 17.
Representing the factory team FORD, the crew of Denis Krotov and Konstantin Zhiltsov from Russia is participating behind the wheel of the new Ford Raptor T1+ No. 217, representing the M-Sport Rally-Raid Team.
Competing under the flag of Kyrgyzstan and using Kyrgyz licenses, both drivers are striving for high results.
After the first eight stages, the participants from Kyrgyzstan are in 55th place among 80 teams. In the third stage, they achieved their best result, finishing among the top ten.
