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Loeb had "no chance" against three-car Audi team in Dakar after Al-Attiyah exit
In Thursday’s stage of the Dakar Rally, Sebastien Loeb’s hopes of overtaking Carlos Sainz Sr in the overall standings were dashed when he hit a rock and damaged his car. He called for assistance, but luckily another driver had the necessary spare parts. Loeb was able to finish the stage, but dropped to third place overall. The absence of his teammate Nasser Al-Attiyah put him at a disadvantage, as Audi had multiple cars working together to support Sainz. Loeb suffered multiple punctures throughout the stage, and had to limp to the finish line on damaged tires.
