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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Dakar 2024, Stage 8: Sainz rebuilds lead as Ekstrom heads Audi 1-2
After leading the stage for most of the day, Loeb lost over 10 minutes to his rivals on the final 100km dirt track, allowing Sainz to increase his overall advantage. Ekstrom took the lead and secured his second stage victory of the year, with Peterhansel finishing second. Sainz had a low-key run to fourth place but still maintains a comfortable lead over Loeb. Moraes held on to third place overall, while Al-Attiyah’s hopes of victory suffered a major setback after an engine breakdown.
