P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Stage 11: Shubaytah – Shubaytah stage 275km, liaison 232km Strategy came into play on the penultimate stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally. Dunes and fog are not a good mix when the riders, drivers and crews have to start a special on the Dakar. The Empty Quarter was full of dense mist, preventing the helicopters […]
Strategy played a crucial role on the penultimate stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally due to challenging conditions involving dunes and fog. The dense mist in the Empty Quarter caused delays as helicopters couldn’t take off for safety reasons, creating tension among competitors. Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings faced challenges while Yazeed Al Rajhi capitalized on favorable circumstances to take the lead. Al Rajhi’s blistering pace allowed him to extend his lead significantly by the end of the stage. The stage victory went to Mattias Ekstrom and Emil Bergkvist, securing their back-to-back wins for Ford Raptor. Other notable finishers included Mitch Guthrie, Joao Ferreira, and Mathieu Serradori. Tosha Schareina made a strong comeback, narrowing the gap to Daniel Sanders in the bike category by regaining over 7 minutes.
