P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Stage 9 – Wadi Ad Dawasir – Marathon Bivouac Refuge 410km, liaison 122km There was high drama in the desert on stage nine, the first leg of the second marathon stage. 21-year-old Eryk Goczal and co-driver Szymon Gospodarczyk won stage nine in their privately entered Energylandia Toyota Hilux, the Polish driver’s maiden win in the […]
Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally, from Wadi Ad Dawasir to Marathon Bivouac Refuge, covered a total of 410km, with a 122km liaison.
The stage was marked by high drama, with Eryk Goczal and Szymon Gospodarczyk claiming victory in their Energylandia Toyota Hilux, followed by Uncle Mical and Diego Ortego in another Energylandia vehicle.
Toby Price and Armand Monleon secured third place in their TGR W2RC Hilux, while Guillaume de Mevius/Mathieu Baumel and Christina Guttierez/Pablo Moreno rounded out the top five.
Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz, initially leading the rally, lost the lead to their teammates Nani Roma and Alex Haro after facing challenges on the stage, with several other competitors encountering navigational and mechanical issues.
Henk Lategan had a particularly tough day, dealing with multiple setbacks including getting lost, punctures, and losing the power steering on his Hilux.
Despite the challenges faced by many contenders, the stage showcased intense competition and significant shifts in the overall standings, setting the stage for further excitement in the Dakar Rally.
