In the desert of Saudi Arabia, the sensational competition of the Dakar Rally continues, Stephane Peter Hansel of France was successful in the second stage.
The 58-year-old driver won the stage for the 50th time, equaling Finland’s Ari Vatanens’ record.
Spanish rider Carlos Felcon’s bike had an accident, seriously injured rider was taken to hospital by helicopter.
The second stage of the ongoing Dakar Rally in the desert of Saudi Arabia consisted of 463 km, 58-year-old French driver Stéphane Peter Hansel won the stage of the Dakar Rally for the 50th time.
Sebastian Loeb finished second by 29 seconds, American rookie Seth Quintero finished 3 minutes 11 seconds later, finishing third, while defending champion Nasr Al Attiyah of Qatar finished fifth.
In the motorbike category, Ignacio Cornejo won the stage, Spanish rider Carlos Felcon had an accident on his bike, he was taken to hospital by helicopter after suffering serious injuries, where he underwent successful surgery.
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