Dakar: Race Against the Desert

This documentary follows the 2023 Dakar Rally, a grueling fourteen day endurance race covering 9,000 kilometers through the deserts of Saudi Arabia. The film focuses on the conflict between the drivers and the harsh environmental conditions, highlighting the struggle for survival and victory across various vehicle categories. It tracks the experiences of established figures such as Nasser Al-Attiyah, Carlos Sainz, and Sébastien Loeb alongside emerging competitors like Cristina Gutiérrez.

Directed by Jalil Lespert, this is the fourth film in his career and follows the release of Dakar Chronicles. The project was a co-production between Austria and France, involving studios such as Red Bull Studios and Ciné+. The cast features the rally participants appearing as themselves, including Toby Price and Seth Quintero. The screenplay was written by Lespert, Scott Cummings, and Mathieu Pichard-Rivalan. The film has a runtime of 85 minutes and was released on June 26, 2025.