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Summary - 16/01 17:38 [GMT +3]

Honey to the bee for Sanders, all smiles for Al Rajhi

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Dunes and fog are not a good mix when the riders, drivers and crews have to start a special on the Dakar. This morning, the Empty Quarter was full of dense mist, preventing the helicopters from taking off and ensuring the race’s safety. The delay of the start to the special while waiting for the skies to clear also incited the bikers to request that the stage...

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Newsflashes - 16/01 09:06 [GMT +3] - Bike

Bikes and cars set to start at 10.00

Given the weather conditions, the start of the special for the cars and bikes is scheduled for 10.00 (and 10.30 for the trucks) on the separate routes as initially planned. Docherty and Roma should kick off proceedings in less than one hour.

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Newsflashes - 16/01 07:56 [GMT +3] - Car

The competitors await

The first cars and bikes are parked at the beginning of the special but are unable to set off due to the weather conditions. The cloud cover is giving rise to visibility problems, preventing the helicopters from taking off and ensuring the safety of the competitors.

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Newsflashes - 16/01 06:43 [GMT +3] - Car

Delayed start

The start to the special has been delayed due to fog preventing the helicopters from taking off and ensuring the competitors’ safety.

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