Probably no bad thing. If he's not got the confidence no point risking.
Think I'm right in saying only Kris, Ott and Loeb are the only drivers so far that haven't spun or put it in a snow bank.
Yes I think that’s part of it, and also some of the mistakes of previous years may well be weighing heavy on his shoulders.
This year's Dakar has very small gaps. It seems like it's not as car breaking as the other years.
After 7 stages in Dakar 2026: 16 drivers within 1 hour from the lead. 10th place at +25m 25s...
IMO there are much more positives than negatives for Kalle from first race weekend in single seaters - in one of the races his best lap was only three tents slower than the fastest drivers...as...
Just a kiss on the barrier, would have been a bit embarassing to cut short the celebration :D https://www.youtube.com/shorts/i0WV80F0_F0
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