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Sunday’s second stage of the Dakar Rally was a big one for Stéphane Peterhansel. Nicknamed “Mr. Dakar” for his record 14 overall victories in the world’s most prestigious ra…
Stéphane Peterhansel, known as “Mr. Dakar”, won his 50th stage in the Dakar Rally, tying him with Ari Vatanen for the most stage wins in the history of the event. The 463km stage took the teams through the dunes of Saudi Arabia, where navigation skills were crucial. Peterhansel faced setbacks with two flat tires in the final part of the stage, but still managed to win. Despite the victory, he is currently ranked ninth overall. A serious accident occurred involving motorcyclist Carles Falcón, who was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition. Nacho Cornejo won the stage in the motorcycle category.
