P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mattias Ekström won the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally in the car class for Ford. Nasser Al-Attiyah still holds the lead in the overall standings, but lost some time on his competitors. As for Henk Lategan, his victory hopes are over.
Mathieu Serradori won the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally and started first on stage 11. Thursday’s stage was 347 kilometers long with crucial navigation. Mattias Ekström dominated the stage, leading throughout and finishing with a 1 minute and 22-second advantage over Romain Dumas. Nasser Al-Attiyah struggled, losing time and giving up his lead in the overall classification to Ekström.
Henk Lategan had a forgettable stage, losing significant time and dropping out of contention for the win. The overall standings tightened as Al-Attiyah lost time, allowing Nani Roma and Sébastien Loeb to move up the rankings. With two stages left, the battle for victory remains intense in the Dakar Rally car category.
