Toyota, followed by Citroen, followed by a mix of Hyundai and M-Sport. The two strongest engines out front.
I don't think that this goes down to the engine performance. Usually the slower and more technical stages the higher influence of the engine on the overall performance and vice versa.
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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