Rally Dakar: The 40th Edition Begins in Lima

The 40th edition of the Rally Dakar will begin on Saturday, January 6, and the world's top drivers will set off from Lima in search of the title in Argentina. One of the top contenders is Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel, who has won 13 times: six times in the motorcycle category and seven times in the car category.

However, the 52-year-old legend will only be one of the 525 participants in the rally. Another notable participant is Russian driver Vladimir Chagin, who is the reference in the truck category with seven titles. The so-called 'Zar' will want to lift the trophy again, something he hasn't done since 2011.

Meanwhile, in the motorcycle category, Spanish rider Marc Coma has won five titles. Within the same category, Marcos Patronelli and his brother Alejandro have achieved three and two victories respectively. Get to know the others in the following gallery.