P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Dakar 2024, Stage 4: Loeb strikes back to win, Al-Rajhi retains hold
Prodrive driver, Loeb, had a difficult start to the rally due to punctures and a broken steering rack, but he made a comeback in the fourth stage and secured a convincing victory. He overtook long-time stage leader Al-Attiyah and home favorite Al-Rajhi to take the win. Al-Attiyah had been leading the stage from the beginning but lost time towards the end, allowing Loeb to take the lead. Loeb finished with a 1m 8s lead over Al-Rajhi. Al-Attiyah slipped to third place, but still finished over three minutes ahead of Sainz Sr. In the overall standings, Al-Rajhi remains in the lead, followed by Sainz and Al-Attiyah. Loeb has moved up to sixth place after his stage victory.