Indian rally driver Sanjay Takale is set to compete in his second consecutive Dakar Rally, starting from Delhi to Saudi Arabia. Takale, who made history as the first Indian to finish the Dakar in the Car category in 2025, will race for Team Aerpace Racers with French navigator Maxime Raud. He aims to improve on his 2025 performance, where he placed 18th overall and 10th in his class in the Dakar Classic category for historic vehicles.