Yazeed Al-Rajhi Wins Stage Four of Dakar Rally

Yazeed Al-Rajhi from Saudi Arabia won the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally, completing the 415km race from Al-Henakiyah to Al Ula in 4 hours, 26 minutes, and 40 seconds, with South African Henk Lategan finishing 4 minutes and 51 seconds behind. This victory allowed Al-Rajhi to move up to second overall, now 6 minutes and 54 seconds behind Lategan, while Nasser Al-Attiyah fell to seventh place due to mechanical issues. In the motorcycle category, Daniel Sanders of Australia secured his fourth stage win out of five, extending his overall lead to over 13 minutes. Competitors faced challenges during the marathon stage, which required them to bivouac in the desert without team support. The rally continues until January 17, with several frontrunners, including Carlos Sainz and Sebastien Loeb, having already exited the race due to various troubles. The ongoing competition highlights the demanding nature of the Dakar Rally, with participants needing to manage both speed and navigation effectively.