2024 Dakar stage 2 – Into the dunes
The first stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally had its fair share of drama. Several big name teams suffered punctures early in the stage, which ultimately cost them time. Read more about the opening stage here. 2024 Dakar stage 2 took racers into the big dunes for the first time. The stage was a 463-km timed section from Henakiyah to Al Duwadimi.
Guillaume de Mevius (Overdrive Toyota) had a opening day at the Dakar Rally that he won’t soon forget. He opened the stage today after securing his maiden win in the Ultimate Car class yesterday. The Toyota driver emerged victorious from a thrilling duel with Carlos Sainz (Audi) to become the fifth Belgian driver to triumph in this class.
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