Sainz leads opening day of Dakar '48th Chrono' double stage
Thursday brought a new wrinkle to the Dakar Rally as the first of a two-day “48th Chrono” that throws some unprecedented challenges at the competitors.
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Thursday brought a new wrinkle to the Dakar Rally as the first of a two-day “48th Chrono” that throws some unprecedented challenges at the competitors.
Carlos Sainz led the Dakar Rally. Sebastien Loeb claimed a 2nd stage win. Nasser Al-Attiyah's hopes of defending his title disappeared.
Yazeed Al-Rajhi was out of Dakar Rally contention in a new Chrono stage on Thursday an accident ending his hopes of a first overall victory.
Audi's Carlos Sainz leads the Dakar Rally after Sebastien Loeb claimed his second stage win in the Saudi Arabian desert.
The top South African team is Giniel de Villiers and Dennis Murphy in the Gazoo Racing Toyota Hilux, in 11th overall after finishing 7th in Thursday's stage.