BUENOS AIRES - The Dakar Rally, held in Argentina and Chile for the third time although with less spectators than in the previous two years, could expand into Brazil, Paraguay and Peru in 2012.

The world famous race, moved from west Africa to South America over security concerns, was won by Qatar's Nasser al-Attiyah on Saturday. The race ended officially in Buenos Aires on Sunday.

French race director Etienne Lavigne hinted the race could be opened to more countries in South America.