P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Stage 8: Wadi Ad Dawasir – Wadi Ad Dawasir 483km, liaison 238km Having led stage seven for around 435km of the 459km stage, and re-taken the overall lead – only to falter in the final 20 kilometers due to a broken damper and other sundry bits of his Hilux, was a bitter pill to swallow […]
Saood Variawa and Francois Cazalet of Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC overcame a series of setbacks at the Dakar Rally to secure a stunning victory on stage eight. Despite a challenging start, Variawa’s impressive performance saw him climb to second place by the final checkpoint, just 45 seconds behind the leader, Lategan. In a gripping finish, Variawa clinched the stage win by three seconds after 483km of grueling terrain, showcasing exceptional skill and determination. The overall standings saw Nasser Al-Attiyah maintain his lead, followed closely by Mattias Ekstrom and Lategan in third. Luciano Benavides of KTM excelled in navigation, securing a significant lead in the Rally2 category. The competition remains fierce, with Honda’s Skyler Howes, Adrien van Beveren, and Tosha Schareina battling for a podium finish.
