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Al-Attiyah ‘doesn’t want to go back to this car’ after Dakar exit
Nasser Al-Attiyah, the Qatari driver, has faced a difficult run in the 46th edition of the Dakar Rally after switching from Toyota to Prodrive. Various accidents and reliability issues have forced him out of the event. Despite his setback on the opening stage, where he lost 25 minutes to the leaders, his hopes of securing a sixth career victory were officially dashed when his Prodrive Hunter sustained severe damage during a hard landing in the 48-hour chrono test. Al-Attiyah’s engine breakdown on Monday and a problem with the rear suspension on Tuesday resulted in his withdrawal from the rally. After pulling out, he expressed doubts about continuing with Prodrive and mentioned his future involvement with Renault brand Dacia in 2025. During his time at Toyota, Al-Attiyah had experienced fewer reliability problems compared to his teammates, crediting his driving style and careful car maintenance. He had won three of his five Dakar titles with Toyota before joining Prodrive.
