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Sainz shrugs off Al-Attiyah’s Audi Dakar Rally jibe
Five-time Dakar winner Nasser Al-Attiyah, who has moved to Prodrive from Toyota, believes that Audi will not pose a significant threat in this year’s edition of the race. He dismisses Audi, saying they will only last three days before going home, as seen in previous races. However, three-time Dakar winner Carlos Sainz counters Al-Attiyah’s claims, stating that he is free to think whatever he wants. Sainz is focused on his own victory and visualizing a positive outcome for each day of the rally. He hopes to see Audi perform well and fight at the front from the start. Sainz also acknowledges that it takes bravery for Audi to continue competing in the desert after their difficulties last year, making a stage win or fighting for victory even more special.
