And the Dakar Rally is no exception to that particular rule, either. The Mini All4 Racing team won in 2012, again in 2013 and has just won it again for 2014. Not only did it win again, but it took ...

a new mini-city will have to be created from scratch in the midst of sand and stones. - In duplicate - "Each site takes around 10 days to set up," says Arnaud Calestroupat, Dakar logistics manager.

The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar Winner 2013 is a limited-edition tribute to its rally inspiration – 11 examples of the car will be built, reflecting Peterhansel's 11 Dakar wins.