The crew representing Kyrgyzstan consists of drivers Denis Krotov and Konstantin Zhiltzov, who are competing for the Ford factory team in a new Ford Raptor T1+ off-road vehicle with the number 217. Both athletes are registered under Kyrgyz licenses and are competing under the country's flag.
Photo from the internet. The Kyrgyz crew at the Dakar Rally-2026 in Saudi Arabia
Currently, after eight stages of the race, the Kyrgyz crew is in 55th place in the overall standings among 80 teams. The best result was demonstrated in the third stage, where they finished in the top ten.
The Dakar Rally is considered one of the most challenging and prestigious events in the world of motorsport, gathering the strongest teams and crews from all corners of the globe.
