Dakar Rally 2018 - Stage 4 report

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It was back to reality for the Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Team in Stage 4 of the Dakar Rally.

All three crews suffered serious misfortunes during the 330km trek - experiencing punctures and stoppages along the way. Giniel de Villiers explains.

Bernard ten Brinke was the first Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Hilux to cross the finish line - but even he couldn’t escape the difficulties of the Dakar.

Stage 5 sees the teams head to Arequipa - and navigator Dirk von Zitzewitz expects things to be even tougher today.

Al Attiyah is In 4th position - 58 minutes and .48 seconds behind overall leader Stephane peterhansel, ten brink is 5th with de Villiers in 8th place.
10 Jan 2018 11AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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