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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Dakar 2024, Stage 1: De Mevius takes shock win for Overdrive Toyota
Despite starting in 32nd place, De Mevius made significant progress during the 414km test, overtaking Ekstrom and Sainz to secure his first-ever stage victory in the Dakar Rally. Ekstrom initially held the lead but began to struggle against Sainz, losing eight minutes in a 56km stretch. De Mevius took advantage of the situation and surpassed both drivers to claim the top spot. De Villiers finished in third place, while Zala and Dumas secured fourth and fifth place respectively. Loeb and Al-Attiyah faced difficulties, resulting in a major setback for their Prodrive team.
