Dakar 2018

[Eli]

I know it's a bit soon to start a thread about it but since I've seen this piece of news: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129783/peugeot-will-quit-dakar-if-rules-change
I've decided to open the subject, basically they (Peugeot) say that if the WSMC will ratify change to the regulations for the World Cup for Cross Country Rallies and the Dakar organiser ASO will follow suit in handicapping two-wheel-drive buggy-style vehicles such as Peugeot's 3008 DKR, then Peugeot will leave.
Any thoughts anyone?

[A FONDO]

The arrogant frenches have used massive advantage for a long time already. If they quit the race may only become more interesting, unpredictable and thrilling.

[Zeakiwi]

FIA- WMSC should be going the other way and giving the cars more wheel travel etc.
Might look cool like this.
https://youtu.be/kLQNJGSRPTg?t=5m32s

[Zeakiwi]

Silkway Rally - complete with cut away shots with flowers.
https://youtu.be/-pdsPxejac4

Silkway landscapes plus vehicles.
https://youtu.be/PkQkgkgAWV0

[Zeakiwi]

Silkway in the sand - Pug, Mini, Kamaz, Tatra
https://youtu.be/3b_MUzAhfDs

[Mirek]

Loeb rolled, he continues after a long stop waiting for assistance truck and some repairs.

[Zeakiwi]

Silkway - Loeb - front suspension.
https://youtu.be/mMxBP6MNte0

[Mirek]

if somebody is interested Tatra-Buggyra has nice videos on the youtube, sadly the interviews are only in Czech. You can see for example in the video from 10th leg how to be 2nd in the day with only three wheels on the truck :) Generally kolomý praises the stages a lot. He also said he would have to take insane risk to be in the fight for victory with all the Kamaz crews. Currently he is third overall and the only non-Kamaz driver in the battle. It's his first start in Silk Way.

https://www.youtube.com/user/BUGGYRAbrand/videos

By the way both co-drivers of Kolomý are very experienced co-drivers from classic rallies. You may know Michal Ernst for example from his starts with Prokop or Semerád in WRC. Jiří Stross is normally co-driving Pospíšilík, in the past Dunovský and other Czech drivers.

[Zeakiwi]

Stage 12 in the dunes- Silkway Rally. (Is there a team route checking before the rally goes through?) This rally looks more like the old African Dakar rally than the current Dakar Rally.
https://youtu.be/BSGNjyehcws

[Mirek]

Sadly Kolomý retired yesterday because of technical problem - cracked steering housing.

[Zeakiwi]

GDV testing for Dakar
https://www.facebook.com/toyotasouthafrica/videos/10155224160201785/

[Sub_Skoda]

SsangYong at Dakar 2018 : http://www.lemagsportauto.com/ssangyong-se-lance-laventure-dakar/28155/

[Mirek]

Prokop will be co-driven by Tománek this time.

[Sub_Skoda]

Mini with 3 buggys & 4 4x4 : http://www.lemagsportauto.com/dakar-mini-devoile-autos-equipages/28164/

[trifonvl]

The entry list in the official web site is the list of 2017 race!!! Only the bike category is the 2018 version.....

[Mirek]

From Czech Republic much more crews than last year.

Cars:
Prokop - Tománek; Ford
Ouředníček - Křípal; Ford
Vaculík - Plechatý; Ford

Trucks:
Kolomý - Plný - Stross; Tatra
Loprais - Alcaina - Janda; Tatra
Macík - Tomášek - Mrkva; Liaz (newly with Iveco engine)
Šoltys - Kalina - Šikola; Tatra
Randýsek - Pokora - Schovánek; DAF
Vrňák - Lesák - Škrobánek; Tatra

Bikes:
Klymčiw; Husquarna
Engel; KTM
Pabiška; KTM
Lhotský; KTM
Veselý; KTM
Vlček; Husquarna
Brabec; Husquarna
Novotná; Husquarna (woman)

Quads:
Macháček; Yamaha
Tůma; Yamaha
Koběna; Ibos
Roučková; Yamaha (woman)

[Mirek]

Functional testing of Tatra Buggyra on the factory testing grounds. Simply mad! https://www.facebook.com/BUGGYRA/videos/10155743999616259/

[Jeppe]

Suspension is working very well.. ;) Look´s like Tatra squad is seriously looking for Dakar -18

[Zeakiwi]

GDV in new lux? still look nose heavy in the jump
https://youtu.be/D5dCMHETBMQ GDV


'Red Bull' test - PH, Nasser, Sam, Toby and Antoine. Gazoo lux can fly.
https://youtu.be/_eZd57ABUvQ RB, PH

[Sub_Skoda]

A new videogame about Dakar will be available next year : http://www.lemagsportauto.com/jeu-video-dakar-annonce/28550/

[Zeakiwi]

Dakar 2018 route - some days the road sections look just as demanding as the stages.
https://youtu.be/NRBOrnqNdRk

Dakar truck - tattoo looks a bit basic on the guy's arm. were the nazca lines/ peru the inspiration?
https://youtu.be/Xv8VscX-nvQ

[Tom206wrc]

The arrogant frenches have used massive advantage for a long time already. If they quit the race may only become more interesting, unpredictable and thrilling.


Stupid comment :rolleyes:

[Tom206wrc]

2018 DAKAR starts today with a 31km long stage in Limà(Peru) ;)

To follow the race http://www.trackingdakar.com/

And there are pictures on official website http://www.dakar.com/en/ :)

[MartijnS]

Really looking forward to following it again! Should be a good battle at the cars.

[MartijnS]

Nasser fastest. Bernhard ten Brinke second at 25 sec! Fuchs 3rd with the Wevers Sport car ;)
Peugeot losing a few minutes with Loeb slowest.

[Mirek]

Loeb drove wihtout brakes since 3rd kilometer. Quite early for technical issues...

Anyway obviously a difficult stage even when it was short. The gaps are huge for 31 km!

And finally the official live timing looks like something usable :)

[tommeke_B]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DS4zkMFWkAAXLuS.jpg:large

Al-Attiyah...

[Arnold Triyudho Wardono]

Why Borgward is using the rebadging Racing Lancer for the BX7 DKR..?

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[Zeakiwi]

Why Borgward is using the rebadging Racing Lancer for the BX7 DKR..?

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This article does not sound too happy about Borgward's prospects. Initial street vehicles - foton parts....supposed to be a factory opening in Germany this year.
Dakar entry - Borgward's sold in a few regions around the world - marketing budget probably approved months ago. Dakar rules pretty loose for 'proto-type entries that are not overall contenders'. c.f Haval a few years back.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/motoring/2017-11/06/content_34177725.htm

Loeb looked shaved and ready for the task.
https://youtu.be/u8bvgUUVmeA?t=5m20s

[dupanton]

The Peugeots probably deliberately lost time on this first short stage. This way they start further back on the long second stage which has difficult navigation.

[Mirek]

As usually great videos from Tatra Buggyra, unfortunately without subtitles but some nice footage inside including nice onboard shots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjRDT_Cwzpw

Main points: Kolomý praised the stage as absolutely beautiful but small time lost with navigation and one short stop in the sand. Kalina (our co-driving legend, currently in truck with Šoltys) said their truck was stuck when it had to pass another crashed car and truck behind jump (the footage is on the video).

By the way Loprais who won the stage is on his own again this year.

[EstWRC]

damn, Loeb lost 4 minutes in the end, was just 47 secs down at final point.

[Mirek]

4 minutes now is nothing ;) Good pace for Prokop - only works cars around him.

Big crash for Menzies with works Mini:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DS77APzWsAAXjot.jpg

[Tom206wrc]

Also crash of Yazeed Al Rajhi against Boris Garafulic(Two X-Raid Minis) :s

[dimviii]

is the timing ok at official site?
Sainz +13 min slower at stage 2,while at general standings + 5min 35 sec?
while the stage was live and had finished 4-5 cars De Villers was showing as faster,like he was 7 min faster from last wp to finish..Did anybody noticed something like that?


edit see comments from official site

09:30 Peterhansel falls behind De Villiers
After fighting with Cyril Despres for the stage win, Stéphane Peterhansel ran out of steam in the last few kilometres. The defending champion was even slightly slower than Giniel De Villiers at the finish.

[dimviii]

Peugeot Sport
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PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION #Dakar2018 – Stage 2
1.Villiers 2h55min11sec
2.@s_peterhansel +00'27''
3.@cyrildespres +1'40''
4.@SebastienLoeb +4'48''
5.Al Attiyah +5'21''
6.Terranova +14'33''
7.@CSainz_oficial +14'49''
8.Hirvonen +15'30''
9.Ten Brinke +15'55''
10.Prokop +16'44


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LIVE TIMING #Dakar2018 – Stage 2 – WP5
1.@cyrildespres 2h25min26sec
2.@s_peterhansel +0'07''
3.@SebastienLoeb +0'47
4.@CSainz_oficial +5'18
5.Teranova +5'46''
6.De Villiers +6'43''
7.Al Attiyah +9'05''
8.Prokop +8'20''
9.Hirvonen +13'01''
10.Ten Brinke +13'15"

[Mirek]

also crash of yazeed al rajhi against boris garafulic(two x-raid minis) :s

wtf?

[dimviii]

everybody with a different timing.

Mikko Hirvonen
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O/A After SS2 @dakar
1.Depres 3:21.18
2.Peterhansel +27s
3.De Villiers +5m44s
4.Loeb +6m09s
5.Al-Attiyah +12m15s
6.Terranova +12m50s
7.Hirvonen +12m50s
8.Sainz +13m12s
#Dakar2018 #MINI

[Mirek]

Kamaz with a stage victory for Nikolaev but other three trucks all in problems. Not a good start for them but they always shine in the second half of the event (but nearly 3 hours lost for two of them is quite a lot already).

[swanny]

Any coverage other than redbull.tv? Their coverage of the first day had maybe 20s of random vehicles in the sand and the rest 10+ mins of fluff. From what I've seen redbull.tv is for people with really short attention spans. Maybe you need to drink a 6 pack of red bull before watching?

[Ha3aP]

Mini crash (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6crxpa#tab_embed)

[Mirek]

Only in Czech again but some nice footage from Tatra Buggyra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8lB9QXYsM8

Some points: One Kamaz rolled just ahead of Šoltys on an edge of a huge dune which everyone had problem to climb on. Kolomý got twice stuck a bit and then had a crash with one Mini (it's on the video). All drivers said it was very tough stage.

[EstWRC]

Loeb having some problems or just more cautious approach this year? one of slowest of the peugeots

[EstWRC]

Upped his pace now, took a minute back from Peterhansel

[dimviii]

Upped his pace now, took a minute back from Peterhansel

Loeb didnt upped his pace,just Peterhansel is slower.See Nassers diff from Peterhansel

[A FONDO]

Loeb having some problems or just more cautious approach this year? one of slowest of the peugeots

Is this the first time you follow offroad marathon event?

[Mirek]

Czech biker Ondřej Klymciw (12th overall last year) had a big crash today. He was airlifted unconscious into the hospital. No more info available in this moment.

[Simmi]

Wishing a speedy recovery to Klymciw, and also Nani Roma who crashed at the end of the stage and was taken to hospital. Dakar over - https://www.autosport.com/dakar/news/133804/roma-sustains-head-and-neck-injuries-in-crash

[Mirek]

Disasterous event for Mini so far.

[WRCfan]

Hi everyone.

Super excited that it is Dakar time again! Horrible about the Mini drivers luck, and hope Nani is ok!
Does anyone know anywhere to view the 30 minute highlight shows with Carlton Kirby either streaming or download? I am based in New Zealand and it doesn't screen on our televisions, hence asking if anyone here is in the same boat?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers!

[dimviii]

Roma roll
https://twitter.com/ElChacoInforma/status/950455768809197568

[Mirek]

Also crash of Yazeed Al Rajhi against Boris Garafulic(Two X-Raid Minis) :s

https://scontent.fprg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26219506_1562950070458594_3955170272774474867_n.jp g?oh=eba74160beef16070d8240b87521514d&oe=5AFDD3D3

[Mirek]

Czech biker Ondřej Klymciw (12th overall last year) had a big crash today. He was airlifted unconscious into the hospital. No more info available in this moment.

According to recent information he suffered broken spine, broken ribs and injured lungs but fortunately the spinal cord shall be undamaged and he shall be able to fully recover.

[dimviii]

11:19 Despres breaks a rear wheel!
Cyril Despres is currently at a standstill after 180 km of the special due to a broken rear wheel on his Peugeot! The suspension has broken off and the Frenchman will not be able to repair it on his own. His hopes for victory on the Dakar are crumbling around him!

[dimviii]

11:42 Nasser Al-Attiyah at a standstill!
Several minutes after Cyril Despres, now one of the other favourites for the Dakar has ground to a halt, after 204 kilometres. The Toyota driver might well lose any hopes of winning the Dakar!

[Mirek]

This edition looks really tough. Another favorites out today - Sunderland and Despres. Major loss for Al Attiyah. Our truckers Loprais and Kolomý both lost huge time yesterday with alternator and electrical problems. Surprisingly young Macík with his funny truck in now 4th (funny because the brand he is using doesn't exist anymore).

[dimviii]

This edition looks really tough.

yes even Peterhansel admitted that is very hard,specially more for amateurs.


Daniel Elena
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@DanosElena
Yes, @SebastienLoeb prepares its stage... and as we're going to open the road, he's twice as motivated �� #Dakar2018 #DreamTeam #Welovedust

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTK2UBEXkAAYzLj.jpg

[EstWRC]

Loeb stuck in the sand second time today. Lost over 20 minutes first time

[dimviii]

07:05 Loeb stuck again!
Sébastien Loeb is stuck in the sand for the second time today. The Peugeot driver is not alone, with Cyril Despres, Jakub Przygonski, Carlos Sousa, Giniel De Villiers, Boris Garafulic and Miguel Yacopini stuck just a few metres away!

07:12 Stéphane Peterhansel: 'If you stop, you're stuck for good'
'We didn't have any problems, but it was extremely tricky. These dunes were the most difficult ones since the start of the rally. Seb and Carlos simply got stuck in the sand. Helping them was out of the question because we couldn't get close. If you stop, you're stuck for good!'

[dupanton]

As Loeb is still not at the finish of the first part of the stage, it looks like he will lose at least 1h...

[dimviii]

�� LIVE INFO @Dakar2018- 5 internship to the km5 step, #SebastienLoeb/ @DanosElena& their #3008DKRMaxi @Peugeot number 306 fell into a funnel of loose sand which they can't get out without assistance.

[Jarek Z]

Loeb was rescued from a sand trap by a truck. Unfortunately he will probably withdraw from the rally, because Daniel Elena got hurt during the accident.

http://www.autoklub.pl/news/foto/201801/news20180110_81889h.jpg

[EstWRC]

damn damn damn! i so wanted him to win it.

[N.O.T]

LOL..

no mater how many times Loeb tries the dakar the outcome will be the same with that hamburger dead weight he has as a navigator....

[dimviii]

https://www.facebook.com/perurancing.2017/videos/1958962767702667/

[Simmi]

Anyone know how Al Rajhi managed to end up in the sea today!!!!????

https://twitter.com/dakar/status/951173990680285184

[steve.mandzij]

Anyone know how Al Rajhi managed to end up in the sea today!!!!????

https://twitter.com/dakar/status/951173990680285184 Does he even try?

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[dimviii]

lolololol

https://twitter.com/AbsChile/status/951117155587772417

[Mirek]

Anyone know how Al Rajhi managed to end up in the sea today!!!!????

https://twitter.com/dakar/status/951173990680285184

Maybe he tried to get home by car?

[pantealex]

https://www.facebook.com/perurancing.2017/videos/1958962767702667/

Daniel Elena does not look very sick...

Makes me think that 1st place was only reason to drive and they just give up.

[Arnold Triyudho Wardono]

Daniel Elena does not look very sick...

Makes me think that 1st place was only reason to drive and they just give up.
I have no idea that Seb has gone senile so quickly..

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[Zeakiwi]

Kamaz rescues Loeb/ Elena from the sand hole. I thought hit another bump afterwards in the stage which damaged Elena.
https://youtu.be/JzAw89SLaaU?t=8m54s
Shame we never will probably get to see Loeb with a gnarly fit youthful experienced ex-bike rider navigator who can read the dunes in a zen like manner.
The Motorcyclist who Peterhansel hit last year breaking his leg, pushed his bike into the bivouac after stage 4 this year after the front sprocket came off and jammed into the swingarm.

[dimviii]

Daniel Elena does not look very sick...

Makes me think that 1st place was only reason to drive and they just give up.

what a stupid comment.

From Elenas twitter

Rude awakening... to be polite: it's always sex ���� the verdict: fracture of the coccyx. Thank you all for your messages!



@MikkoWRC

Περισσότερα
SS5 Another tough day... Right after the start of the stage it was a lot of difficult drops from the dunes and one of them surprised me a little bit. We had a big impact and I really hurt my neck on that one. It was so painful after that I just couldn’t drive
Every little bump was hurting so much that I just came out with the first gear in the first part of the dunes. By doing that we got stuck three times. A proper disaster day! Let’s hope that tomorrow will be kinder.

Nani Roma today was out of hospital.


Get well soon guys!

[MartijnS]

Easy first part of today’s stage. Small differences everywhere.
Really happy with the performances of the Dutch guys. Ten Brinke excellent and also van Merksteijn really consistent so far. Happy for them after the last two terrible times he went and retired within a few days including the one we joined them!

[Arnold Triyudho Wardono]

what a stupid comment.

From Elenas twitter

Rude awakening... to be polite: it's always sex the verdict: fracture of the coccyx. Thank you all for your messages!


So basically, Daniel has a fractured "gear lever"..?


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[dimviii]

https://twitter.com/voiceofrally/status/951570889132380160

[Simmi]

https://twitter.com/voiceofrally/status/951570889132380160

Saw this earlier. Having a hard time believing that was done by a competitor in this year's Dakar...

[dimviii]

Saw this earlier. Having a hard time believing that was done by a competitor in this year's Dakar...

a better one (wtf?!!)

Colin Clark
@voiceofrally
This is a truly astonishing pic by the guys at @AtWorldMA from the Dakar. To fully appreciate the height and severity of the drop zoom in on the truck in the top right hand corner.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTXS9_bWAAEmEr2.jpg

[A FONDO]

How not to take dunes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E5gpj24YUg

p.s. more vehicles over dunes edge. don't miss the mini at the end, like a snake :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ddtV5v-MUA

[A FONDO]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwaXtTFl1fU roll and group recovery of the Coronel's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFQf4MDo9qI

[dimviii]

Peterhansel stopped

he is working at his damaged peugeot for over 30 minutes,Sainz new leader.

[Mirek]

Now it's more than one hour. Despres helping him.

[Mirek]

This shall be Peterhansel after a crash
https://scontent.fprg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26230390_1660870314004405_6763024474169333564_n.jp g?oh=2b5d795a8daf924a9c4d520f63f8cd9e&oe=5AB171CA

[Mirek]

Peterhansel continues with 1:45 loss. Hirovnen +3:13, Al Rahji 2:43 on waypoints...

Relatively small gaps by pure speed but many problems remain. Great run by Prokop today confirming him as the fastest privateer.

EDIT: Looks like Despres was sacrificed for Peterhansel by giving him his parts and is now waiting for assistance.

[Mirek]

Joan Barreda seems to be out as well. He won today's stage but it looks like he broke his knee. He wasn't able to walk without support in finish.

[Mirek]

This is just incredible! https://www.facebook.com/jrcatelican/videos/10215661372270785/

[MartijnS]

Dont think its at Dakar. Incredible yes haha

[Mirek]

Ever repeating story. Stage 9 is canceled due to floods in Bolivian Tupiza.

[Jarek Z]

Dakar from bird's eye view:
http://terenowe.autoklub.pl/gallery/picture/id/1515767011/?i=1
http://terenowe.autoklub.pl/gallery/picture/id/1515767011/?i=16
http://terenowe.autoklub.pl/gallery/picture/id/1515767011/?i=6
http://terenowe.autoklub.pl/gallery/picture/id/1515767011/?i=22
http://terenowe.autoklub.pl/gallery/picture/id/1515767011/?i=26

[Ucci]

This is just incredible! https://www.facebook.com/jrcatelican/videos/10215661372270785/
Holly sheet...

[Ucci]

So, my favourite rally driver ever is leading Dakar.....

[MartijnS]

Curious to see if anything is going to happen with Sainz and Peterhansel.
Dutch quad rider Kees Koolen filed a complaint. Sainz hit him and continued. Peterhansel got there after the accident, but also didn't stop. Apparently they have to show up this afternoon to see whether they get a penalty. Also Al-Rajhi seems to be disqualified over this incident, but I can't find what he did or didn't do.

[MartijnS]

It’s getting big news!
Sainz denied hitting the quad and says Koolen lost control himself.

Tweet of Orlando Terranova saying Koolen (founder of booking.com) has shares in Toyota Overdrive and therefore Sainz shouldn’t be punished.
I guess there have to be onboards? To be continued.

[MartijnS]

10 minutes penalty for Sainz. So I guess he is guilty but than again, not really a serious penalty... :D

[MartijnS]

Peugeot is going to appeal the decision. So is Kees Koolen. He's really angry about the fact that Peugeot acts like nothing happened.

[N4D13]

The fun thing is that Sainz is saying that he didn't hit Koolen and that neither of the vehicles has any signs of the impact.

[MartijnS]

Koolen has parts of his quad that are damaged a lot and he is going to let them research later, how much power is needed to get them bend like they are.

[dimviii]

penalty removed for Sainz.
cant copy paste due to my computer problem,but find @PipeDakar at twitter and see a crazy video with a truck of Viazovich.

[Jarek Z]

Jeez, it's not easy to do it in the truck! :)
https://twitter.com/CesarVelaChavez/status/952500850961911809

[AL14]

Jeez, it's not easy to do it in the truck! :)
https://twitter.com/CesarVelaChavez/status/952500850961911809

I remember I saw that video in 2017 xD

[Mirek]

cant copy paste due to my computer problem,but find @PipeDakar at twitter and see a crazy video with a truck of Viazovich.

Unfortunately this twitter account seems to have a lot of old stuff. This is not Viazovich and it's not 2018. It's Ardavichus from 2017.

[N4D13]

penalty removed for Sainz.
Got any source of this? I can't find it anywhere (yet) and the classification on the Dakar website still lists him as having a 10 minute penalty.

[dimviii]

Unfortunately this twitter account seems to have a lot of old stuff. This is not Viazovich and it's not 2018. It's Ardavichus from 2017.

sorry it was tweeted as i wrote it.

[dimviii]

Got any source of this? I can't find it anywhere (yet) and the classification on the Dakar website still lists him as having a 10 minute penalty.

i find it at twitter but cant find it again.Too much false information seems.

[swanny]

Saying things like this just makes the guy sound like a dick

"I'm a businessman and have access to a lot of good lawyers, maybe the best lawyers in the world, better than these organisations have themselves," said Koolen.

Let's hope the multitude of cameras attached to Sainz' car will be able to resolve what really happened. Is there a rule which says the bikes need to yield to the cars?

[N4D13]

Saying things like this just makes the guy sound like a dick

"I'm a businessman and have access to a lot of good lawyers, maybe the best lawyers in the world, better than these organisations have themselves," said Koolen.

Let's hope the multitude of cameras attached to Sainz' car will be able to resolve what really happened. Is there a rule which says the bikes need to yield to the cars?
The guy is also the founder of Booking, so yeah, he has all the makings to be a dick. :p

[MartijnS]

If Sainz is innocent they should show the images which there obviously are. I’m rooting for the Dutch guy. There is no point in making this up and do not start with the fact that he is supposed to have stocks in Overdrive..

[A FONDO]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p_jvbk4SbY 25 minutes of Ardavichus' regular vlog. English subtitles included.

[dimviii]

havoc at motos,plenty of leaders lost their way=1 hour lost.
Van Beveren 3 km of stage finish had a huge crash,maybe he will retire due to injuries.There is a video from heli at twitter with his huge crash.

[Mirek]

Yes, he is out due to spine, thorax and collar bone injuries. It shall not be that serious but he was airlifted to the hospital.

Also Prokop was standing somewhere for more than 1,5 hours.

[Mirek]

Al Attiyah lost half an hour and Peterhansel is second.

It was electric glitch for Prokop.

A loooot of issues for bikers. Mainly navigation but some big crashes too. For example also Svitko (but he was able to continue).

[dimviii]

penalty removed for Sainz.Peugeot gave all the data to organisers.

article at motorsport news co uk

[N4D13]

penalty removed for Sainz.Peugeot gave all the data to organisers.

article at motorsport news co uk
For those who don't want to take the time to look it up: https://www.autosport.com/dakar/news/133945/sainz-dakar-quad-incident-penalty-overturned

[Ucci]

penalty removed for Sainz.Peugeot gave all the data to organisers.

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So, now they should give penalty to that lying quad rider......

[MartijnS]

I'm curious if something is going to happen after the rally with Sainz and Koolen.
I don't think Koolen is going to leave it at this, he seemed pretty determined..

[A FONDO]

Federico Villagra keeps going on course to win the truck category at his third participation in this class. Yesterday Nikolaev said he is "not slower than De Rooy", today he says "he is even faster than De Rooy" :D Vyazovich (going third) said that when he tried to follow him on some twisty road, Villagra was going at about 140kmh without lifting the throttle, he made an outright expression "man, he drives so bravely, so fast". Cars category is also interesting this year, I never believed that both Sainz and Attiyah will survive after the marathon day.

[Jarek Z]

Kamaz accused Villagra of illegal refuelling. And they have some video of that:
http://terenowe.autoklub.pl/news/kamaz-oskarza-villagre,82126

[N4D13]

Peterhansel seems to be out of contention for the podium after today's accident... :-/

[dimviii]

Ten Brinke retired!

[Tom206wrc]

Note the nice result so far for Khalid Al Qassimi: 6th overall :)

In the trucks, nice result so far for Japanese Teruhito Sugawara(who runs Dakar with his father in another Hino since already long time): 6th too ;)

And among the bikes race, nice position for Laia Sanz: 12th :D

[A FONDO]

So many technical problems yesterday, unbelievable! Good job by the organizers this year, at least for us specators, guess competitors will complain a lot though. Dakar is meant to be the ultimate challenge, hardest of all and only a few would complete it!

[Jarek Z]

Yes, plenty of problems, even for the experienced teams. Black day for the de Rooy Team. Federico Villagra out after gearbox problems in his Iveco, in his home country!

https://cdn-6.motorsport.com/images/mgl/0rQ1oPJ6/s8/dakar-dakar-2018-501-team-de-rooy-iveco-federico-villagra-ricardo-adrian-torlaschi-adrian.jpg

[Jarek Z]

Nikolaev and his Kamaz are on the way to the fourth victory in Dakar Rally.

http://www.dg-news.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kamas-master_2015.jpg

[A FONDO]

Yes, plenty of problems, even for the experienced teams. Black day for the de Rooy Team. Federico Villagra out after gearbox problems in his Iveco, in his home country!

https://cdn-6.motorsport.com/images/mgl/0rQ1oPJ6/s8/dakar-dakar-2018-501-team-de-rooy-iveco-federico-villagra-ricardo-adrian-torlaschi-adrian.jpg

..at his home city of Cordoba, very sad indeed as it was a technical fault, his truck couldn't move with more than 40kmh. Nikolaev also had drivetrain problems - lost the clutch at the end of the first part and had to change gears with proper throttle pedal work. Genugten got sun-blinded and missed a turn. Macik somehow survived and keeps going in 6th, wonderful result.

[A FONDO]

Cars haven't finished yet but that massacre at 40th jubilee Dakar allowed Qassimi, Prokop and Merkstejn in 6th-8th place :D

[Jarek Z]

Also a great result for Polish driver Jakub Przygonski, who finished 5th overall. That's his best result ever and he was the best Mini driver in Dakar 2018. In front of him - only such Dakar legends like Sainz, al-Attiyah, de Villiers and Peterhansel. Congratulations!!!

https://ocdn.eu/pulscms-transforms/1/DMzktkqTURBXy82OTdlYjA1MTU1MTU5ZTczZjkxODRhNTM3NDA zYmI4Yy5qcGVnkpUDABvNAyDNAcKTBc0DFM0BvA

[Ucci]

Deep respect for Carlos Sainz. To be still so motivated despite his age, congratulations. He is a real legend and best example to other rally drivers.
I hope he will continue his racing career, no matter in behind which steering wheel.

[Mirek]

Good news about the medical state of Ondřej Klymciw. He is recovering after successful surgery of double spinal fracture and he is sending regards to Dakar fans.

[Sub_Skoda]

Any other manufacturers expressing an interest in filling the gap left by Peugeot for next time?

Unfortunately not :(

Any news about Dakar'18 game: https://www.lemagsportauto.com/dakar-18-entretien-exclusif-avec-le-ceo-de-bigmoon-studios/29353/

[Zeakiwi]

Putin says hello to Kamaz Master team
https://youtu.be/x-xKe5KKi7A?t=6m14s

[Sub_Skoda]

Ecuador at Dakar 2019?

https://www.lemagsportauto.com/equateur-parcours-dakar-2019/29806/

[Zeakiwi]

Prokop on the Russian Forest Rally wants some time back.
https://youtu.be/HgDbxUMVM0c?t=1m38s

[Mirek]

Last weekend I visited a Dakar Show on Sosnová autodrom in Czech Republic. The main entries were all in truck category and they made a great show (Macík, Tatra Buggyra, Renault MKR or from the cars Ouředníček etc.). Especially watching those ten tons heavy monsters driftitng around was something special. There were also numerous Tatra and Liaz successful historic trucks.

Very nice video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFxRofYYFv0

[Sub_Skoda]

Lamborghini at Dakar'19 ? https://www.lemagsportauto.com/lamborghini-au-dakar/31036/

[Sub_Skoda]

No Chile and no Bolivia for Dakar'19 : https://www.lemagsportauto.com/le-dakar-2019-dans-une-impasse/32003/

[MartijnS]

Only Peru next year.