New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Ace rally driver, Sanjay Takale, the first and only Indian driver to take part on four wheels at the world's toughest rally raid event, the Dakar, marks his second successive appearance as he is set to journey from Delhi to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Takale made his debut at the Dakar in 2025, becoming the first Indian to compete and finish in the Car category. He placed 18th overall and 10th in his class in the Dakar Classic category, a regularity event for historic vehicles, according to a press release.

Takale, 57, will once again race for Team Aerpace Racers, paired with French navigator Maxime Raud. He will receive technical and logistical support from Compagnie Saharienne, France, which also backed him during h...