Al-Attiyah retains overall lead in Dakar Rally car race

Despite starting in 40th place near the back of the field, Al-Rajhi finished 8min 54sec ahead of Lithuanian driver Vaidotas Zala after the shortened 333km timed special to Al Duwadimi.

Toyota's Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah and his French co-driver Mathieu Baumel compete during Stage 7 of the Dakar 2023 between Riyadh and Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, on January 7, 2023. (AFP)