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Loeb’s Dakar victory hopes end with mechanical issues on Stage 11
Sebastien Loeb encountered a problem with his car during the 420km test between Al-‘Ula and Yanbu, causing him to be stranded at kilometer 132. He asked for assistance from his crew to pick him up and exit the stage. This issue has effectively ended his chances of winning the rally. Carlos Sainz of Audi now has a comfortable lead and is on his way to a third victory in Dakar. Loeb’s team-mates, Stephane Peterhansel and Mattias Ekstrom, will support Sainz in case of any issues on the stage. This is a setback for Loeb, who had already faced punctures and time loss in previous stages.
