The challenge of the third victory at the Dakar, after 2010 and 2018, continues to motivate Carlos Sainz at age 57. The double world rally champion will repeat in Saudi Arabia, starting on January 5, at the controls of the Mini X-Raid, with Lucas Cruz as co-pilot and a companion of legend: Stéphane Peterhansel.
"We have two drivers who not only have a lot of experience, but are also very familiar with the car," said Sven Quandt, executive director of the X-Raid team, four-time winner of the toughest race on the planet (2012 and 2015).
The Mini bet is the biggest challenge for Toyota, which will once again be at the wheel of the Hilux with Nasser Al-Attiyah, winner nine months ago. The Qatari surpassed in 46 minutes Nani Roma, Mini's main bet in the last edition played in Peru.
Although there is still no official confirmation of the Japanese brand, next January 5 the presence of Fernando Alonso at the exit of Jeddah is also taken for granted. The double world champion finalizes his preparation these days and on Saturday he will take the start of the Rally of Morocco, the traditional testing ground of the favorites to the title in the Dakar.
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