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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Dakar Rally's Gruelling Stage 2 Claims Victims And Victors
Caption: **VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**Monday marked the conclusion of the grueling 48-hour Chrono Stage at the Dakar Rally, a 1,000-kilometer test of endurance and skill over mixed terrain. While some competitors thrived, others faltered in the strength-sapping challenge. Qatari veteran and five-time champion Nasser Al-Attiyah powered his Dacia Sandrider into third overall despite battling a puncture and power-steering issues, finishing 11 minutes and 14 seconds behind Ultimate class leader Henk Lategan. Teammate Sébastien Loeb overcame overheating issues to finish less than 20 minutes behind Lategan. Toyota Gazoo Racing saw both triumphs and setbacks. Henk Lategan and co-driver Brett Cummings emerged as overall leaders in the Ultimate class after finishing fourth in the Chrono Stage, trailing stage winners Rokas Baciuska and Oriol Mena by just under seven minutes. However, other Toyota crews faced difficulties. Giniel de Villiers and Saood Variawa collided in thick dust, both finishing with significant time losses. Despite the challenges, Tuesday’s Stage 3 promises more drama as competitors tackle a 327-kilometer timed special from Bisha to Al Henakiyah, with additional liaison stages bringing the total distance to 847 kilometers. As the Dakar Rally unfolds, the competition remains fierce. Defending champion Carlos Sainz is way back in 20th after suffering a flip on the first part of the gruelling 48 hour stage.
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