P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Dakar 2024, Stage 7: Loeb eats into Sainz’s lead, drama for Ekstrom
Sebastien Loeb had a slow start but gradually moved up to the front, winning his third stage victory of the year at the 483km test. He finished with a 7m06s lead over Toyota’s Lucas Moraes. Audi had a tough day, with Ekstrom and Peterhansel facing mechanical problems. Toyota newcomer Seth Quintero initially led the rally but fell behind as Loeb made his comeback. Nasser Al-Attiyah finished third, jumping Carlos Sainz right before the finish line. With only five stages remaining, the race is now between Sainz and Loeb, as Ekstrom, Peterhansel, and Al-Attiyah are no longer in contention. Sainz currently leads with a 19-minute advantage over Loeb.
