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Dakar 2024: Stage 11: Sainz closes in on victory after Loeb’s challenge falters
The Al-’Ula to Yanbu stage of the Dakar Rally, spanning 420km, proved to be a decisive one for overall victory, with Guerlain Chicherit winning for Overdrive Toyota. This stage saw Carlos Sainz extend his lead to a comfortable 1h27m06s. Sebastien Loeb, who had reduced Sainz’s lead to under 14 minutes in the previous stage, encountered mechanical issues and lost over an hour and a quarter. Chicherit took advantage of the rocky terrain to overtake Sainz and secure his second consecutive stage win. With Guillaume de Mevius now in second place overall, Loeb remains in contention for the podium in third position.
