Dacia Team Achieves Historic Double at Dakar Rally
The Dacia team has made history by achieving its first double at the 2026 Dakar car rally in Saudi Arabia. Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah took the top spot, followed closely by Frenchman Sébastien Loeb, who moved up to sixth place in the general classification. This impressive feat was accomplished during the sixth stage of the rally, which spanned 915 kilometers, including 326 km of special stage, from Hail to the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Stage Results and General Classification
Al-Attiyah completed the stage in 3h38’28” at the wheel of his Dacia Sandrider, with Loeb trailing behind. The American Seth Quintero, driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing, secured the third spot on the podium. Thanks to this Dacia double, Al-Attiyah has taken the lead in the general classification, while Loeb has jumped from eighth to sixth place. The current top five standings include Al-Attiyah, followed by the South African Henk Lategan (Toyota), the Catalan Nani Roma (Ford), the Spanish veteran Carlos Sainz (Ford), and the Swede Mattias Ekstrom (Ford).
Notable Performances and Rankings
Nani Roma’s third-place position is particularly noteworthy, as it marks his highest ranking since 2019, when the Dakar was still held in South America. The Ford Raptor driven by Carlos Sainz has also shown impressive performance, securing fourth place at 11’49” behind the leader. Mattias Ekstrom, driving another Ford, rounds out the top five at 12’11”. These results demonstrate the intense competition and skill displayed by the drivers and teams participating in the 2026 Dakar car rally.
Conclusion and Source
The Dacia team’s historic double is a significant achievement in the world of rally racing, and the current standings reflect the intense competition and skill of the drivers and teams. For more information on the 2026 Dakar car rally, including stage results and general classification, visit Here