La Fiambala weather again played tricks on the Dakar competitors. But unlike usual where the heat becomes trapped in the dunes Argentine Machiavellian, nobody could make a big difference in race cars because the stage was neutralized due to the rapid rise of a course of water in the middle of the stage. A decision that annoys part of camp believes that crossing the river of mud was possible.
Une dozen vehicles nevertheless remained trapped by the floods and had their salvation to the intervention of other competitors or service vehicles. A helicopter also came out to help the survivors of this faux pas. "When I joined in the water, it was a stream," sighs Pascal Thomasse watching the waves attack the engine of his buggy.
Le stage classification was finally stopped at the first checkpoint located a few hundred meters before the river. In the overall standings, Peterhansel keeps the lead with nearly fifty-two minutes ahead of De Villiers. "Neutralization is a good news for me, smiles French. Every kilometer under a special can get closer to victory. "
Les bikes on their side had mostly managed to pass before the flood. The race was able to run to completion, and it is the American Caselli who signs his second stage win on his KTM. Teammate Cyril Despres his lead in the standings général.
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