Dakar Rally in pictures: AP photos show the speed and scenery as drivers take on the desert

The famous Dakar Rally being raced in the deserts of Saudi Arabia is to come to a conclusion on Friday. Associated Press photographer Christophe Ena explains who he has been capturing the off-road motorsport event frame-by-frame. (AP video and stills by Christophe Ena)

Driver Simon Vitse and co-driver Max Delfino compete during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally with start and finish in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

A rider jumps during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Driver Toby Price and co-driver Sam Sunderland compete during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Riders compete during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Haradh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Physiotherapists treat rider Philippe Gendron, left, and co-driver Taye Perry after the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Haradh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

A man protects himself from dust during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Haradh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Driver Martin Prokop and co-driver Viktor Chytka compete during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Haradh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

A car is reflected in the glasses of a spectator during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Haradh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Driver Henk Lategan and co-driver Brett Cummings compete during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Haradh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Skyler Howes rides past a herd of goats during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally with start and finish in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Rider Juan Puga competes during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Driver Barbora Holicka and co-driver Lucie Engova drive their Citroen 2CV during the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally Classic between Al Duwadimi and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Cars drive during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally with start and finish in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Riders wait at the start delayed due to fog during the eleventh stage of the Dakar Rally with start and finish in Shubaytah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Mechanics work on a truck during the rest day of the Dakar Rally in Hail, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Rider Ricky Brabec competes during the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally between Al Duwadimi and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Camels are pictured during the tenth stage of the Dakar Rally between Haradh and Shubaytah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Workers at the bivouac play table soccer after the tenth stage of the Dakar Rally between Haradh and Shubaytah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

A man climbs to watch the drivers during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally between Riyadh and Haradh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Spectators watch drivers compete during the sixth stage of the Dakar Rally between Hail and Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Driver Seth Quintero and co-driver Dennis Zenz compete during the tenth stage of the Dakar Rally between Haradh and Shubaytah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Driver Barbora Holicka and co-driver Lucie Engova drive their Citroen 2CV during the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally Classic between Al Duwadimi and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Sara Price of the U.S prepares at the start delayed due to fog during the eleventh stage of the Dakar Rally with start and finish in Shubaytah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)