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Day 14: STAGE 12
One last for the road!
New stage victory but not enough for Loeb…
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Sébastien Loeb finishes in first place once again in a stage but fails to catch up with his direct competitor. He concludes this Dakar in 3rd position with a total of 5 stage victories.
Final standings: Carlos Sainz, Guillaume De Mevius (+1h20min25), Sébastien Loeb (+1h25min12)
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Xavier de Soultrait’s refusal to comply comes at a high cost
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Xavier de Soultrait, 4th in today’s stage, manages to maintain his lead over his pursuers. He wins this Dakar in the SSV category!
Final standings: Xavier de Soultrait, Jérôme De Sadeleer (+2min25), Yasir Seidan (+1h04min28)
Florent Vayssade concludes this Dakar in the best possible way by winning today’s stage! The second SLR crew finishes 10th in the overall standings.
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Day 13: STAGE 11
Game over only one day before the end
While he had done everything to get closer to a long-awaited final victory, Sébastien Loeb will not win this 46th edition of the Dakar. All our hopes for victory now rest on Xavier de Soultrait, who continues to fight for the first position in the SSV category.
Loeb unlucky again…
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Everything seemed to be falling into place for Sébastien Loeb. As he gained several minutes each day on the leader, we could believe in his chances of victory, but fate had other plans. Victim of 5 punctures and a breakdown, the Franco-Belgian crew lost more than an hour and a half in the adventure. They thus lose their chances of winning the Dakar but remain close to a place on the podium.
Due to the issues faced today, the Frenchman drops to the 3rd position in the overall standings
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Xavier de Soultrait’s refusal to comply comes at a high cost
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Xavier de Soultrait incurs a 20-minute penalty today for refusing three times to let a SSV overtake him yesterday. His comfortable lead is now reduced to a mere thread. He holds a lead of only 2 minutes and 49 seconds over his pursuer.
Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade finish the stage in 4th and 8th positions, respectively. They currently hold the 1st and 8th places in the overall standings.
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Day 12: STAGE 10
A new stage and new problems
Although the drivers took precautions for the stage of the day, it did not spare them. Despite punctures and mechanical problems, Sébastien Loeb managed well, and the SSVs of Sébastien Loeb Racing did as well.
Closer and closer….
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Although Sébastien Loeb was not lucky today, he was not the only one. Fortunately for him, the category leader, Carlos Sainz, also experienced a mechanical issue. This allowed our driver to gain more than 7 minutes on the leader.
He finished 17th in the stage and reduced the overall gap to 13 minutes.
Al-Attiyah had to abandon the Dakar 2024 this morning and will not cross the finish line this Friday.
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The key is to keep up the effort
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Xavier de Soultrait finishes 6th in today’s stage. The lead accumulated in the previous rounds allows him to maintain his first position, now with a 21-minute lead over his pursuer.
As for Florent Vayssade, he finishes in the 4th position in this stage. This good day enables him to enter the top 10 in the SSV category. He is 7th in the overall standings.
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Day 11: STAGE 9
Full speed ahead to Alula!
Pilots might not have time to appreciate the stunning landscapes they traverse. Initially, the course seems easy, but it becomes deceptive very quickly. Navigation becomes more complicated when the tracks are harder to see than to follow. Moreover, driving on rocky plateaus requires a solid technique to maintain the perfect pace.
And a fourth victory for Loeb!
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Despite 2 punctures, Sébastien Loeb does not give up in his quest for victory! A splendid first place today allows him to regain 4 minutes on the leader. He remains in second place and continues to widen the gap with his pursuer in the overall standings.
Due to a mechanical issue, Al-Attiyah did not compete in today’s special stage. He now has only one more chance if he hopes to score points.
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Another podium for Xavier de Soultrait!
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Xavier de Soultrait continues to deliver strong performances. The SSV driver finishes in the 2nd position on the podium in the 9th stage. His placement allows him to maintain the lead in the overall standings with a 28-minute advantage.
As forFlorent Vayssade, he finishes in the7thposition in this stage. This result brings him closer to the top 10 in the SSV category. He is currently 12th in the overall standings.
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Day 10: STAGE 8
On the way to Ha’il, a city rich in history!
Sébastien Loeb, Xavier de Soultrait, and Florent Vayssade all took the wheel this morning with the sole objective of reaching Ha’il as quickly as possible. This city was once the capital of the entire Arabian desert and is now known as the cradle of many legends.
An 8th stage and a 2nd checkpoint missed…
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Still in pursuit, Sébastien Loeb unsuccessfully attempts to narrow the gap separating him from a first victory. After making a mistake in today’s stage, he finishes 10th and trails the leader by 24 minutes. Nevertheless, he remains in 2nd place in the overall standings.
Unfortunately, Al-Attiyah is forced to retire from this 46th edition of the Dakar after the engine of his Hunter Prodrive was damaged.
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Xavier de Soultrait in excellent shape!
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Xavier de Soultrait continues his momentum and secures another podium. He finishes 2nd in today’s stage, solidifying his position as the overall leader. He now holds a lead of over 7 minutes.
After a nightmarish 7th stage where they waited for assistance for several hours, Florent Vayssade and his co-driver seem to have better luck today. They finish 9th in this stage and currently hold the 13th position in the overall standings.
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Day 9: STAGE 7
On the way to the second and final week of the Dakar!
After the 48-hour chrono stage, crews from all categories were able to rest for a day. It was an opportunity for our drivers to recover from the emotions of this unprecedented and historic stage. Having won the stage victory in their respective categories and rested, Sébastien Loeb and Xavier de Soultrait were ready to tackle the upcoming stages with confidence.
The rally resumes this Sunday 14/01 with the longest stage of this 46th edition: 873km of racing, including 483km of special stages.
A 3rd victory for Loeb !
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Sébastien Loeb secures his third stage victory! He now has a total of 26 wins at the Dakar and is only 19 minutes behind the leader in his category. As for Al-Attiyah, he takes the 3rd step on the podium. This marks the second double podium for Team Prodrive.
Sébastien Loeb continues his climb in the overall standings and currently holds the 2nd position. His teammate, Al-Attiyah, drops down to 11th place due to an issue encountered during the chrono stage.
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AXavier de Soultrait achieves another podium finish!
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Xavier de Soultrait is back to his good form in this Dakar and finishes 2nd in today’s stage. His impressive time allows him to temporarily take the lead in the SSV category. Unfortunately, Florent Vayssade doesn’t seem to have had the same luck and finishes far behind his teammate in 23rd place.
At the end of this resumption, Xavier de Soultrait is 1st, and Florent Vayssade is 23rd in the overall standings.
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Day 7: STAGE 6 – PART 2
Full success before the rest day!
Sébastien Loeb and his co-driver are not letting up in this Dakar, and their strategy is paying off! Xavier de Soultrait is also fighting for victory. Sébastien Loeb Racing’s team is doing well and is getting closer to the top positions before the rest day.
Sébastien of Arabia
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Sébastien Loeb, finishes this unprecedented stage on the top step of the podium. After daring to implement a strategy never seen before in this 6th leg, the Franco-Belgian crew makes up for lost time and returns to the 3rd position in the overall standings.
Al-Attiyah falls victim to a breakdown and loses 2 hours and 45 minutes in the adventure. He finishes 30th in this stage and drops in the general classification. He is now 16th.
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Another victory for SLR
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Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade perform well in this stage.
This stage looks promising for Sébastien Loeb’s team. If nothing changes, Xavier de Soultrait takes the lead, leading the SSV category, and Florent Vayssade continues his progress potentially securing the 5th position.
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Day 7: STAGE 6
An unprecedented step in the history of the Dakar.
Departure today and arrival tomorrow. Between the two days, no official bivouac and no information about the other competitors. The drivers stop at 4:00 PM (local time) and camp at the nearest bivouac. A night under the stars to then set off again tomorrow and reach the finish line. Suspense to the end for this stage where anything can still happen!
An unprecedented strategy for an unprecedented stage.
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Sébastien Loeb, intentionally finishing 42nd yesterday, sees his strategy pay off. A bold move that allows him to finish in 5th place for the first part of the stage. Al-Attiyah leads his teammate and finishes in 2nd place for the moment.
It’s worth noting that Sébastien Loeb, starting farther back and later, has not yet reached Al-Attiyah‘s checkpoint. Everything is not settled until the finish tomorrow.
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Potential double podium for SLR
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Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade are currently 3rd and 2nd in this stage, respectively.
This stage looks promising for Sébastien Loeb’s team. If nothing changes, Xavier de Soultrait takes the lead, leading the SSV category, and Florent Vayssade continues his progress potentially securing the 5th position.
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Day 6: STAGE 5
A change of strategy!
At the end of this 5th stage, Sébastien Loeb is trying out a new strategy for tomorrow’s new stage. Will it pay off at the finish? The answer in 48 hours.
Bad luck, that’s all
| Sébastien Loeb finishes this new stage in 42nd place. After missing a waypoint, incurring a 15-minute penalty, the crew hopes to make up for lost time in tomorrow’s unprecedented stage. Al-Attiyah performs well and secures his first stage victory of the edition, finishing in 1st place.
Sébastien Loeb drops down in the overall standings, now occupying the 9th position. Al-Attiyah continues to climb on the podium and holds the 2nd place.
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Victory for SLR! Are the worries finally over?
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Xavier de Soultrait finishes this stage in the most beautiful way: 1st step of the podium and 2nd victory in 5 stages for the driver. Florent Vayssade rebounds and finishes 5th.
Xavier de Soultrait moves up to 6th place. Florent Vayssade makes a strong comeback in the standings and positions himself in 10th place overall.
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Day 5: STAGE 4
Sébastien Loeb does not give up!
At the end of this 4th stage, the French driver claims his 24th victory in all Dakar competitions. He becomes the fifth driver to win as many stages. A fantastic 5th day that proves that nothing is decided until the final arrival on January 19!
The champion’s awakening!
| Sébastien Loeb wins his first stage! He finishes first and recovers some of the time he lost in yesterday’s stage. Al-Attiyah continues his momentum and finishes 3rd in this round. The Prodrive Team achieves its first double podium.
Sébastien Loeb climbs in the overall standings and is now in 6th place. His teammate, Al-Attiyah, secures a spot on the podium in 3rd position.
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A mixed day for SLR…
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If Xavier de Soultrait finishes this stage on the 3rd step of the podium, Florent Vayssade, on the other hand, is struggling and finishes 22nd at the end of the day.
Xavier de Soultrait maintains his 8th position, while Florent Vayssade drops to 21st in the overall standings
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Day 4: STAGE 3
New week, new day at Dakar 2024!
For this 3rd stage, the drivers covered 733 km heading towards Al Salamiya.
A challenging third leg…
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Sébastien Loeb finishes 23rd in this lengthy stage, over 20 minutes behind his teammate who is sitting in 4th place. Due to three punctures, the nine-time rally world champion misses the opportunity to take the lead in this 46th edition.
Sébastien Loeb drops down the overall standings and now holds the 9th position. His teammate, Al-Attiyah, moves up to the 5th position.
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Some complications for SLR…
| After showcasing their capabilities in the prologue, the two SLR drivers struggle to maintain consistency. Xavier de Soultrait finishes this third stage in 10th place, and Florent Vayssade drops to 22nd place after multiple stops.
Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade both slide down the overall standings, now holding the 8th and 15th positions, respectively, in the SSV category
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Day 3: STAGE 2
The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally continues!
Over 650 km towards Al Duwadimi to conclude this 2nd stage and the 3rd day under the Saudi Arabian sun.
Sébastien Loeb is back !
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After a challenging first stage due to mechanical issues, Sébastien Loeb is back on the podium with an impressive 2nd place finish. The Franco-Belgian crew finishes just 29 seconds behind the 1st place.
Sébastien Loeb climbs back and secures the 3rd position in the overall standings, ahead of his teammate Al-Attiyah, who is in the 7th position.
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SLR back in the range thanks to Xavier de Soultrait
| After securing the 1st and 3rd positions at the start of this edition, Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade finish this first official stage in the 5th and 12th positions, respectively.
Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade drop in the rankings after stage 1. Tomorrow is a new day, nothing will stop them! |
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Day 2 : STAGE 1
Official start of this 46th Dakar Rally !
A tough 541 km stage to arrive to Al Henakiyah.
Bad luck for Sébastien Loeb on this stage…
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After achieving a third place at the prologue, Sébastien Loeb drops to the 18th position in the rankings with a delay of 22 minutes and 47 seconds behind the leader. Due to a puncture, the French driver did not have the opportunity to showcase his skills in the rocky and volcanic landscapes of Saudi Arabia.
His teammate Al-Attiyah finishes in the 21st position, trailing Sébastien Loeb by 2 minutes.
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A mixed start for SLR in this first stage
| After securing the 1st and 3rd positions at the start of this edition, Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade finish this first official stage in the 5th and 12th positions, respectively.
Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade drop in the rankings after stage 1. Tomorrow is a new day, nothing will stop them! |
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Day 1 : Prologue
The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally has been kicked off. For the next two weeks, the drivers will brave the though conditions of the competition in the hope of securing the best places in the rankings.
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First stage : the prologue. An important step, as it sets the starting order for the first official stage of the rally.
Sébastien Loeb sets out to conquer the Dakar with BRX
| World runner-up in 2022 and 2023, Sébastien Loeb is aiming for the first place in 2024. With a rich experience in the world of motor racing, the Frenchman and his codriver will start in third position on the first official stage, which will count for the final standings |
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Xavier de Soultrait and Florent Vayssade aim for the podium with SLR
| After this first day, the two drivers are starting this Dakar in the best possible way with a double place on the prologue podium !
Xavier de Soultrait took the first place and Florent Vayssade was not far behind with the third place.
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