Daniel Sanders Claims Fifth Dakar Stage Victory, Extends Lead
Posted : 13 January 2025
Daniel Sanders dominated the Dakar Rally's seventh stage in Saudi Arabia, securing his fifth win of the 2025 race with a time of 4 hours, 10 minutes, and 33 seconds, finishing 3 minutes and 36 seconds ahead of Spain's Edgar Canet.
The Australian's performance pushed him 15 minutes and 33 seconds ahead of second-place Tosha Schareina in the overall standings.
Sanders described the stage as fast and technical, with rain challenging navigation at the start.