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Stage Five of the Dakar Rally 2026 represents the second and decisive test of the Marathon Stage, where competitors must balance speed, navigation, and mechanical survival without outside assistance.

In this preview, we break down the Stage 5 course, focusing on the factors that can quietly decide the day: fueling strategy, checkpoint placement, navigational hazards, and speed zones that can lead to costly penalties if riders and drivers aren’t paying attention.

After the punishment of Stage 4, vehicle repairs and maintenance become critical, especially as hidden hazards—rocks, stony tracks, and poorly visible lines—threaten retirements. While the stage is expected to be fast, it is also deceptively technical, with many waypoints, off-piste navigation, and sudden speed limits that demand constant vigilance.

This episode covers:

Why Stage 5 is the second major marathon test

Key fueling points and how strategy matters

The mix of sandy and stony terrain

Navigational complexity with numerous waypoints

Speed zones and how penalties can accumulate quickly

Why this stage can quietly reshape the standings

As the rally approaches its halfway point, Stage 5 rewards discipline and awareness more than aggression. The margin for error is small, and the consequences are high.

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📍 Dakar Rally 2026 – Stage 5 Preview & Course Analysis

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