P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Stage 3: AlUla – AlUla 421km, liaison 315km What a difference a day makes on the Dakar Rally. Ford bounced back with no less than six Raptors and a single Toyota making it into the top ten. To crown a red-letter day for Ford, in the provisional overall standings, Ford rules the roost filling the […]
On the 3rd stage of the Dakar Rally from AlUla to AlUla spanning 421km with a 315km liaison, Ford bounced back impressively with six Raptors and one Toyota securing positions in the top ten.
In a standout victory for Ford, they dominated the provisional overall standings with the top five spots on the leaderboard, showcasing their prowess on the challenging terrain.
Mitch Guthrie and Kellon Walch clinched the win after overtaking Mattias Ekstrom at the 303km mark, marking a significant moment as Ford Raptors seized the top five stage standings by km 340.
Guy Botterill and Oriol Mena’s remarkable performance saw them climb from 37th to secure the final podium spot, showcasing exceptional skill navigating the course.
Lucas Moraes/Dennis Zenz and Cristina Gutierrez/Pablo Moreno of Dacia claimed fourth and fifth place respectively, bringing pride to the team with their strong finishes.
Nani Roma/Alex Haro finished sixth, closely followed by Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz in seventh, highlighting the Spanish dominance with six Spaniards in the top seven positions.
Sébastien Loeb faced setbacks with punctures, dropping to 12th place, while Nasser Al-Attiyah, also plagued by punctures, landed in 19th position after a challenging day.
