Sainz suffers rollover in the most important 48-hour Dakar degree

Carlos Sainz Sr’s Ford rolled over within the first a part of the Dakar Rally’s 48-hour degree on Sunday, leaving him stranded within the barren region.

The four-time Dakar winner had began the second one check of 2025 in 8th position however issues went south for him simply after noon in Bisha, Saudi Arabia.

Consistent with knowledge won by means of Motorsport.com, the Spaniard used to be navigating a sandy house on the go out of the dunes when his Ford Raptor used to be became round in an twist of fate. 

The incident took place 327km into the near-1000km Level 2, in a while after he had crossed the former checkpoint in fifteenth position.

His Ford team-mate Mitch Guthrie Jr stopped at the course to offer help to Sainz.

A video captured by means of Dakar’s organiser ASO confirmed the rear of the automobile having sustained heavy injury within the rollover.

Extra main points of the crash are nonetheless awaited. 

The 62-year-old used to be ultimately in a position to renew the rally after shedding 23 mins, however it is unclear how a lot injury he’s wearing on his automotive.

Dacia’s Nasser Al-Attiyah used to be main Level 2 after the 325km mark, having compromised his consequence on Saturday with a purpose to safe a extra beneficial beginning place for the 48-hour check.

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