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Sainz and Al-Attiyah dispute early Dakar Rally problems
Carlos Sainz finished second on the first day of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, but suffered from three punctures in the rocky terrain. However, Nasser Al-Attiyah disputed this claim, stating that if Sainz had three punctures, he wouldn’t have been able to finish. Despite the tire setbacks, Al-Attiyah praised Sainz’s performance and emphasized that there is still a long way to go in the race. Sebastian Loeb also faced difficulties, with punctures and a broken steering arm, but managed to complete the stage. Overall, it was a challenging day for many drivers, characterized by difficult terrain and the need to navigate through rocks and obstacles.
