Nasser Al Attiyah: "It might even be good for our start position tomorrow"

Dakar 2026 | Stage 4 | ALULA > BIVOUAC REFUGE
January 7 ^th 2026 - 14:36 [GMT + 3]

Second place in the stage (+7’03’’) propelled Nasser Al Attiyah from tenth to second overall (+3’55’’). He is the big winner of the stage after Henk Lategan, who claimed the special and the lead.

"It wasn't easy for us. We had a puncture and then we saw Henk Lategan pass us, but he was attacking. We did a good job, we're here, and I think we didn't lose too much time. It might even be good for our start position tomorrow. We didn't need to push any harder; we're still some way back. The car is in good condition and we're happy."