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Audi hails "incredible for his age" Sainz after latest Dakar triumph
Carlos Sainz won the 46th edition of the Dakar Rally, fending off Sebastien Loeb and Guillaume de Mevius. This victory marked Sainz’s fourth triumph in the prestigious rally and puts him in third place for most wins. Impressively, Sainz achieved this at the age of 60, surpassing his own record from 2020. Sven Quandt, manager of Audi’s Dakar partner Q Motorsport, praised Sainz for his age-defying performance. Sainz’s victory was even more significant as he had recovered from multiple spine fractures sustained in a crash at last year’s event. This win also served as a fitting goodbye for Audi, as they are expected to exit cross-country rallying to focus on their Formula 1 entry. Sainz expressed his happiness and gratitude for the victory and the opportunity to be part of Audi’s history in this race.
