Carlos Sainz recovers with his first win in 2022 and the first of Audi hybrid in the Dakar. Loeb picks up 37 minutes from Al Attiyah. The Qatari has also starred in the controversy of the day. The FIA has issued a statement announcing a sanction for Nasser Al Attiyah. Apparently, the Qatari reached the end of stage 2 with the vehicle’s black box deactivated, something that is totally prohibited. The FIA has decided to fine him 5,000 euros and a disqualification notice if this incident occurs again.
In motorcycles, the Portuguese Joaquim Rodrigues is the winner of stage 3 of the Dakar. Price, Howes, Sanders, Short, Brabec, Kevin Benavides, Van Beveren and Walkner they complete the first 10 places.