Nani Roma has retired his Ford Ranger just 24km into stage seven with an unspecified mechanical issue.
At the halfway point of the Dakar race, Matias Ekstrom, currently second in the overall standings, encountered a problem and stopped for 15 minutes at kilometer 47. As a result of this delay, Sebastian Loeb would move up to second place in the virtual standings. This change in position could have a significant impact on the final outcome of the race. Ekstrom will have to overcome this setback and make up for lost time in order to maintain his position or regain his standing in the race. The race continues to be intense and unpredictable, with every second counting for the competitors.
