I warned Cristina Gutierrez in MD A few weeks ago, stage 2 of the Dakar 2025 could have been a “scabecheza”. And it is. The grueling 48-hour time trial stage saw how two of their main favorites for the title had to stop and give time for various reasons before resuming their march. It happened in Carlos Sainzwhen it overturned at the exit of a dune at kilometer 327, and then, Sebastien Loeb (Dacia), had a problem with his car’s engine.
The French stand on kilometer 409 of stage 2 of Dakar 2025with nearly 1,000 timed km to be completed in two days. Cristina Gutierrezhis partner, came a moment later and stood by him for 5 minutes until the Frenchman could continue.
Loeb was stuck for 9 minutes and it will be necessary to see if he is able to fully resolve his setbacks to minimize losses.
In its part, Cristina Gutiérrez has to follow the team’s orders. He started 5th, still ahead Al-Attiyahwho started 20th, and Loeb, who started a little further back. He had to give 37 minutes to catch the two Dacia favorites in case he had to help them with his co-pilot. Pablo Moreno Huete. Finally, after the first and difficult area of stones, he stopped at the only special service area to wait 25 minutes for his teammates. First thing happened Nasserand then Loeb. When the French passed, Cristina resumed her march afterwards Sébastien.
Source: La Verdad
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