SUMMARY - Stage 8: Despres on the climb, Sainz at ease

Valparaiso - La Serena
This 8th very quick stage of the Dakar resembled a last warm-up before tackling the big dunes Chile has to offer. Cyril Despres was the quickest on the way to La Serena and continues to climb up the general standings. The Frenchman has climbed onto a place on the provisional podium, but is still one and a half hours behind leader Marc Coma. Sainz reacquainted himself with rallying sensations on a route tailor-made for him, on which he distanced Nani Roma, who finished fourth, by another several minutes.
In the quad race, Machacek picked up his 3rd stage victory, strengthening his lead in the general standings.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• dakar
• sport
• rally
• valparaiso
• coma
• despres
• sainz
• Machacek