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Carlos Sainz added another jewel to his crown by claiming his fourth Dakar Rally victory, closing out his decisive triumph on Friday’s brief 175km/109-mile loop course around Yanbu to the fi…
Carlos Sainz secured his fourth Dakar Rally victory, finishing with a comfortable lead after the final stage. The Spaniard, who has also won two World Rally championships, was cautious on the final stage, maintaining his 1h20m advantage over runner-up Guillaume de Mevius. Sainz praised his team and the unique Audi RS Q e-tron car that uses electric motors from Audi’s Formula E program. At 61 years old, Sainz became the oldest winner in Dakar Rally history. Ricky Brabec also claimed his second Dakar win in the motorcycle class, admitting that the competition was tough and the course was challenging.
