P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Car accident with spectator delays Dakar Stage 1 start
The first stage of the Dakar rally began with the bikes racing 405km to Al Henakiyah. Unfortunately, there was an accident involving Hero rider Joaquim Rodrigues, requiring medical attention. Shortly after, the race was stopped in the car category due to an incident involving Overdrive driver Baud and a spectator, who had to be taken to the hospital. The start of the first car was delayed, but eventually, the race resumed and Stephane Peterhansel set the fastest time. Additionally, there was confusion before the start of the stage, as the scheduled first driver, Brian Baragwanath, was late and Baud took his place. This led to confusion in the official timekeeping.
