News Details
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...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton’s first message as a Ferrari driver:...
© XPB Phillip van Osten
03/01/2025 at 14:2103/01/2025 at 14:21...
4d ago from F1i.com
From Alps to F1: Antonelli’s first promo shoot with...
©Mercedes Phillip van Osten
05/01/2025 at 13:5105/01/2025 at 13:47 Kimi...
2d ago from F1i.com
Pat Symonds begins post with Cadillac F1 project
As of New Year’s Day, Pat Symonds has officially begun his role as...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Dakar '25: Loeb and Sainz lose time, but Ford has...
Yazeed Al-Rajhi lead the Dakar Rally upon completion of the first half of...
1d ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda hopes Mir doesn’t lose motivation during its...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales: ‘I’d already be MotoGP...
Maverick Vinales believes he would have already become a MotoGP world...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The steps KTM is taking to protect its MotoGP division...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Joan Mir: Honda didn't gain any ‘advantage' from...
Factory Honda rider Joan Mir believes the MotoGP concessions system...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar considering Denver and Mexico races for future...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
The spotlight is now on IndyCar, Indy NXT as both...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Conor Daly finally returns full time for 2025 with...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How IndyCar's biggest trophy was still made in the...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Loeb forced out of Dakar 2025 on safety grounds after...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA to assess whether Loeb can continue Dakar after...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Why 2025 is right for M-Sport’s new recruit to make...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2025, Stage 3: Toyota stays dominant as Lategan...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Lucky to be starting', 'Jesus should be in ahead of...
No description available...
37m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Man City ready to replace Kevin De Bruyne with 60m...
The future of Kevin De Bruyne at Man City remains uncertain as the summer...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal v Newcastle – live blog
Join us for live blog coverage of our Carabao Cup semi-final clash with...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal latest: 'Rosicky a leading contender to take...
No description available...
3h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Horner drops Sainz to Red Bull BOMBSHELL in shock signing...
Christian Horner has made a shock signing... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Hamilton deals Verstappen blow after RECORD Ferrari...
Max Verstappen has suffered a blow in comparison... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Ricciardo receives career BOOST in surprise F1 decision
Axed VCARB star Daniel Ricciardo has been handed... Read More »
37m ago from GPFans.com