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– **Sanders**: hand injury reported, diagnosis and response to roadbook criticism still open
– **1000 Dunas**: entry page lists 20 places remaining; final start list not verified
– **Addax**: organiser gives conflicting distances; rider fields still open
– **Sandalion**: 1,190 km, marathon stage and night stage; 39 riders entered
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## Sanders: Hand Injury and Pointed Roadbook Criticism
**Category: Top News/Breaking**
**Status: Confirmed: Sanders’ statements; diagnosis and organiser’s response open**
Daniel Sanders reports an injury to his hand and wrist after his crash on stage 4 of the Rallye du Maroc; according to [MCNews](https://www.mcnews.com.au/2026-rallye-du-maroc-results-canet-sanders/), he intended to have it examined after returning home. He accuses the roadbook compilers of [errors and safety shortcomings](https://131offroad.com/2026/10/06/2026-rallye-du-maroc-rallygp-recap/). As of 7 October, a specific diagnosis and a reliably documented response from the organisation have not been verified.
## 1000 Dunas: Organiser Advertises 20 Remaining Places
**Category: Amateur Rally Calendar**
**Status: Confirmed: published entry status; final start list open**
On its [current entry page](https://1000dunas.com/), 1000 Dunas still lists 20 places for 17–24 October 2026. Six stages are planned on the Fez–Merzouga–Fez route. The figure for places is a snapshot from 7 October, not a guarantee of a reservation. A final start list for 2026 has not been verified.
## Addax: 1,600 or More Than 1,800 Kilometres?
**Category: Amateur/Paddock News**
**Status: Confirmed: conflicting organiser information; explanation and rider fields open**
For the Addax Rally in Merzouga from 25–30 October, the organiser’s website contradicts itself: the [detail page](https://www.addaxrally.com/en/basic-info) gives around 1,600 km, the [home page](https://www.addaxrally.com/) more than 1,800 km. No reliable explanation is available; the differing PRO and ELITE distances alone do not prove the cause. According to the detail page, Malles Moto is intended exclusively for Race 1 ELITE without mechanical assistance. There is no verified list of the Malles Moto starters or of the Ténéré field.
## Sandalion: Five Race Days Around Olbia
**Category: Amateur Rally Calendar**
**Status: Confirmed: organiser’s programme and current entry status**
The Sandalion Rally runs from 13–17 October, based in Olbia; the [programme](https://sandalion.it/programma-europeo-2026) begins on 12 October with the paddock opening and scrutineering. The plan comprises a total distance of 1,190 km and 594 km of selective sections, plus the night stage “Luna Nera”. The marathon stage and the night stage are scheduled for 15 October. The [public rider list](https://sandalion.it/piloti) shows 39 entries when checked on 7 October, with no confirmed race starts yet.