P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ha’il – Al Duwadimi Stage 605km (including 171km transfer), liaison 224km Guillaume de Mevius and Mathieu Baumel broke Toyota’s stranglehold on the 2025 Dakar Rally, winning the sixth stage in their X-Raid Mini JCW beating their diesel-powered X-Raid Portuguese teammates Joao Ferreira and Filipe Palmeiro by 1:43 in the process. The delighted Belgian said: “For […]
Guillaume de Mevius and Mathieu Baumel clinched victory in the 2025 Dakar Rally’s sixth stage driving their X-Raid Mini JCW, breaking Toyota’s dominance as they overtook their X-Raid Portuguese teammates by 1:43. De Mevius expressed joy over leading the leaderboard and emphasized the importance of regaining time and collecting championship points in the competition. Despite facing challenges, the pair remained determined for improvement and adaptation to the terrain. The race witnessed various winners in the initial stages, with Seth Quintero securing two victories. However, the day was marked by mishaps, including a serious crash involving Guerlain Chicherit and Alex Winocq from the X-Raid team. The battles for positioning intensified, particularly between the Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa team and their counterparts, highlighting the competitive nature of the race. Henk Lategan maintained the overall lead, facing tough competition but aiming to capitalize on his strategy and road position for success in the upcoming stages.
