The suspense is revived at the head of the Dakar at the end of the 9th stage disputed this Tuesday January 14 in Saudi Arabia. The Frenchman Stéphane Peterhansel (Mini) engaged in a mano a mano with the Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah (Toyota) which ended with a gap of only 15 seconds after 410 km of special.
Three steps from the end, the fight in the general classification between the three men is completely revived, the Spaniard Carlos Sainz retaining the lead only for 24 seconds before Al-Attiyah.
In motorcycles, the race resumed its rights after the cancellation of the eighth stage Monday after the death of the Portuguese biker Paulo Gonçalves. The Chilean Pablo Quintanilla (Husqvarna) won the special by beating the title holder, the Australian Toby Price (KTM), by 1 min 54 sec, and the Spanish Joan Barreda (Honda) by 2 min 42 sec.
Breathtaking landscapes…
… And in the middle, a motorcycle. On the program, Tuesday, January 14, of the 9th stage: 140 km of special between Wadi Ad-Dawasir and Haradh.
Newsletter - Essential news
Every morning, the news seen by Le ParisienI'm registering
Your email address is collected by Le Parisien to allow you to receive our news and commercial offers. Find out more
Peterhansel on the attack
Winner of this 9th stage, Stéphane Peterhansel (Mini) remains third in the general classification but returns 6 min 38 sec from first place.
Al-Attiyah on the Rockies
Despite a good fight against Peterhansel, Nasser Al-Attiyah had to settle for second place at the finish, 15 seconds behind the Frenchman.
Carlos Sainz in full repair
The Spaniard Carlos Sainz (Mini), at the top of the general classification, lost time and saw his pursuers following him.
Joan Bort Parreda ahead
In motorcycling, the Spanish Joan Port Bareda (Honda) ranks third.
Alone in the vastness
Even the Belarusian crew and their truck (Mas-Sport auto) seem lost in the vastness
Discovering the "Empty Quarter"
This Wednesday, January 15, the competitors embark on a funny adventure for the account of the 10th stage. Namely the discovery of the "Empty quarter", "the empty quarter", a region in southern Saudi Arabia which represents the largest sea of sand in the world with gigantic dunes. On arrival at the bivouac, they will have no right to any mechanical assistance.
