41st edition of Dakar Rally Race kicks off in Lima, Peru

French driver Cyril Despres (4th L) and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret (3rd L) wave to the audience during the departure ceremony at the 2019 Dakar Rally Race, Lima, Peru, on Jan. 6, 2019. The 41st edition of Dakar Rally Race kicked off in Lima, Peru. (Xinhua/Li Ming)