Daniel Sanders: “This is the least I can do to give something back to them”

Dakar 2026 | Stage 12 | AL HENAKIYAH > YANBU
January 16 ^th 2026 - 13:37 [GMT + 3]

Daniel Sanders, who injured his collarbone after yesterday's crash, struggled today on the rough terrain. However, the Australian has no intention of giving up.

 “Everything was worse than yesterday. The terrain was a lot more demanding with a lot of loos rocks and riverbeds. It was torture. It’s so hard riding with one arm already. […] It was really difficult, technical stuff so that’s where it really, really hard for me. I had one crash and tried not to land on my left side because it’s already so damaged. Also, my muscles yesterday got used a lot because I’m compensating a lot, not using my left arm so my legs are working more and my right arm is working more. […] In the end, I just had to make it to the finishing line and I did. I don’t care about the time or anything like that, I’m just happy to be here. We’ve got one more day left. […] The team and everyone behind me have worked so hard and this is the least I can do to give something back to them for all their hard work and trust. I just want to show them that I can go above and beyond for them and I’ll do anything it takes to get a result. I’ll be very happy when I see that finishing line”.