For Castera, the real thrill comes before the 2 week race, when crews scout Saudi’s vast landscapes. He loves experiencing the atmosphere and people during those recon trips across the country. But once the rally starts, it’s nonstop stress managing everything. Not so fun!
Preparing each Dakar rally takes a full year. Teams in Paris handle sporting logistics, while Saudi crews focus on local plans. With all the route scouting and roadbook checks, they basically run the race 4 times before the official event!
