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Sainz shrugs off Al-Attiyah’s Audi Dakar Rally jibe
Five-time Dakar winner Al-Attiyah, now driving for Prodrive, plans to defend his crown after switching from Toyota. When asked if he considered Audi to be his main threat, Al-Attiyah dismissed them, stating they would only last three days before going home based on their performance in Morocco and Aragon. In response, three-time Dakar winner Sainz said Al-Attiyah is entitled to his thoughts but expressed his own focus on victory. Sainz stated his desire to compete fiercely from the beginning and emphasized the bravery of Audi for continuing to race in the desert despite previous challenges. He believes Audi will not face the same issues as in previous races.
