P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Stage 4: Alula – Alula Marathon 452km, liaison 78km After a drubbing at the hands of Ford on stage three, Toyota struck back on stage four, the first part of the first of two mega-marathon stages. Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings top-scored for Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC after taking the lead from Sebastien Loeb at […]
On stage four of the Alula Marathon with a 452km race and a 78km liaison, Toyota reclaimed their position after a tough stage three against Ford in the Dakar Rally.
Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings led Toyota Gazoo Racing W2RC, extending a substantial gap over Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabien Lurquin of Dacia Sandriders.
Lategan’s aggressive driving strategy and resilience despite multiple punctures secured him the overall lead, pushing Al-Attiyah to second place in the standings.
The day marked a special occasion for Lategan as he celebrated his son’s birthday, reminiscing on past missed celebrations due to racing commitments.
Other notable performances came from Marek and Eryk Goczal, securing podium finishes in their Toyota Hilux, while Toby Price and Armand Monleon staged an impressive comeback from 32nd to seventh place.
