Henk Lategan Leads Dakar Rally Ahead of Final Stages

Henk Lategan and his navigator Brett Cummings have regained the lead in the Dakar Rally, finishing Stage 10 with an impressive performance that put them 2:27 ahead of their closest competitor, Yazeed Al Rajhi. Lategan's triumph was underscored by a strategic comeback, as he started the stage trailing Al Rajhi by over seven minutes. In the motorcycle category, Michael Docherty made history as the second Rally2 rider to win an overall stage, marking a significant achievement for South Africa. Despite earlier setbacks, including a messy Stage 9 where Lategan lost the lead, he has shown resilience and skill throughout the rally. With only two stages remaining, Lategan is well-positioned to secure his first Dakar title. The competition remains fierce, with notable challengers like Nasser Al-Attiyah and Mattias Ekstrom still in contention.