P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toyota driver Henk Lategan impressively won the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally. Quite the turnaround!
Henk Lategan delivered a masterclass performance on the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally, dominating from the second waypoint onwards and securing a lead over his closest rivals. His impressive drive resulted in a margin of over seven minutes ahead of second-placed Nasser Al-Attiyah, with Marek Goczal trailing by nearly 15 minutes in third place. Lategan’s performance has significantly reshaped the general classification, with Ford’s Mitch Guthrie losing 44 minutes on the stage, allowing Lategan to claim the overall lead. As the competition progresses, Lategan maintains a healthy seven-minute advantage over Al-Attiyah as they head into the second part of the marathon stage on Thursday. Despite setbacks, Ford’s Mattias Ekström is currently in third place followed by Carlos Sainz and defending champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi, who retired due to technical issues. The marathon stage rules prevent outside assistance, emphasizing the importance of both performance and reliability in this challenging race.
