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Sainz Sr. down but not out after early Dakar drama

Phillip van Osten 06/01/2025 at 11:4506/01/2025 at 11:37 ©ASO/Dakar/DPPI Carlos Sainz Sr’s bid to add a fifth Dakar triumph to his outstanding tally of wins suffered a big setback last weekend. In the second day of this year’s legendary off-road event, which included a grueling 947 km chrono stage spread over 48 hours, Sainz rolled his Ford Raptor at the 325 km mark. While the Spaniard’s car was severely damaged and left Sainz and co-pilot Lucas Cruz stranded in the Saudi desert, the pair was able to set off again after receiving assistance from their teammate Mitch Guthrie Jr. ©ASO/Dakar/DPPI Sainz was able to join Bivouac E in 25th place, almost an hour adrift from pace setter...
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