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Dakar rally: Nasser Al-Attiyah wins stage 4

Friday, 11 January 2019 7:06 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 11 January 2019 7:11 AM ]

Toyota Gazoo's driver Nasser Al-Attiyah and co-driver Matthieu Baumel in action during the race. (Photo by Reuters)

Looking at Motorsports and the Dakar Rally, Toyota’s Nasser Al-Attiyah has extended his overall lead after winning stage 4.

The Qatari driver, who battled Stephane Peterhansel of France for most of the day, was quickest over the 406-kilometre timed special, crossing the finish line with a time of 3 hours, 38 minutes and 49 seconds.

Peterhansel was 1 minute and 52 seconds behind, while Jakub Przygonski of Poland finished 3rd, and climbed into 4th in the overall standings. The 517 kilometer stage 5, will be held today.

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