CarWale
    AD

    Dakar 2021: Giniel De Villiers wins Stage 5, Peterhansel extends his lead

    Authors Image

    Bilal Ahmed Firfiray

    4,191 Views
    Dakar 2021: Giniel De Villiers wins Stage 5, Peterhansel extends his lead

    In a surprise turn of events, Toyota Gazoo car crossing the line first at the end of Stage 5 wasn’t Attiyah’s 301, but number 304 – Giniel De Villiers on the helm. The South African had a tough campaign so far struggling at 22nd in the overall standing. But the 2009 Dakar winner took a lead well into the 250kilometres stretch of the total 456kilometre run from Riyadh to Al-Qaisumah. He finished with a time of 5:09:25 almost a minute clear of Brian Baragwanath.

    Right Front Three Quarter

    With his 17th career Stage win, De Villiers has moved up to 12th in the overall standing. The Century buggy finishing second in Stage 5 was another surprise for the day. What wasn’t surprising though was Dakar Legend Stephan Peterhansel’s consistent performance as he took third with ease despite a dog fight in the desert with Nasser Al-Attiyah.

    Right Front Three Quarter

    Just before the finish line, Attiyah lost crucial two minutes to the 13-time Dakar winner who has now extended his lead by more than six minutes. Meanwhile, defending champion Carlos Sainz – still fighting his 30 minutes delay two Stages ago – managed to finish 15:19 seconds behind the Stage winner, thus maintaining his third position in the overall table.

    Right Front Three Quarter

    Martin Prokop, driving the sole Ford this year for Team Benzina Orlen, was impressive finishing fifth ahead of local hero Yazid Al-Rajhi. Another Dakar Legend Orlando Terranova came in seventh driving his X-Raid buggy. Where WRC Champion Sebastian Loeb was furious for an overspeeding penalty in the previous stage, BRX team was happy as Nani Roma made it to top 10. Orlen Overdrive team’s Jakub Przygonski finished 10th.

    Right Front Three Quarter

    But our heart goes out to Dakar debutant Henk Lategan who showed great promise in the previous two stages. The 26-year old South Aftican’s Toyota Gazoo suffered a terrible crash just 20kilometre into the Stage and suffered a fractured collarbone bringing his first Dakar campaign to an early end.

    Right Front Three Quarter

    Popular News

    Recent News

    Gallery

    Mahindra XEV 9e Design & Interior Review | 656km Range | Rs 21.9 Lakh
    youtube-icon
    Mahindra XEV 9e Design & Interior Review | 656km Range | Rs 21.9 Lakh
    By CarWale Team28 Nov 2024
    31099 Views
    145 Likes

    Featured Cars

    • Popular
    • JUST LAUNCHED
    • Upcoming
    Maruti Suzuki Dzire
    Maruti Dzire
    Rs. 6.79 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Mahindra Be 6
    Mahindra Be 6
    Rs. 18.90 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Skoda Kylaq
    Skoda Kylaq
    Rs. 7.89 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Tata Curvv
    Tata Curvv
    Rs. 9.99 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Tata Punch
    Tata Punch
    Rs. 6.13 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Honda Amaze
    Honda Amaze
    Rs. 8.04 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    JUST LAUNCHED
    4th DEC
    Mahindra XUV 3XO
    Mahindra XUV 3XO
    Rs. 7.79 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Hyundai Creta
    Hyundai Creta
    Rs. 11.00 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Toyota Camry
    Toyota Camry
    Rs. 48.00 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    JUST LAUNCHED
    11th DEC
    Honda Amaze
    Honda Amaze
    Rs. 8.04 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    JUST LAUNCHED
    4th DEC
    Audi Q7
    Audi Q7
    Rs. 88.66 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    JUST LAUNCHED
    28th NOV
    Mahindra XEV 9e
    Mahindra XEV 9e
    Rs. 21.90 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Mahindra Be 6
    Mahindra Be 6
    Rs. 18.90 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    BMW M5
    BMW M5
    Rs. 1.99 Croreonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance
    Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance
    Rs. 1.95 Croreonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Maruti Suzuki Dzire
    Maruti Dzire
    Rs. 6.79 Lakhonwards
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    Show price in my city
    Kia Syros
    Kia Syros

    Rs. 10.00 - 16.00 LakhEstimated Price

    19th Dec 2024Unveil Date

    Get Launch Alert on WhatsApp

    Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ Power
    Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ Power

    Rs. 3.04 - 5.00 CroreEstimated Price

    9th Jan 2025Unveil Date

    Get Launch Alert on WhatsApp

    BMW New X3
    BMW New X3

    Rs. 65.00 - 70.00 LakhEstimated Price

    Jan 2025 (Tentative)Expected Launch

    Get Launch Alert on WhatsApp

    MG Cyberster
    MG Cyberster

    Rs. 60.00 - 70.00 LakhEstimated Price

    8th Jan 2025Unveil Date

    Get Launch Alert on WhatsApp

    Tata Harrier EV
    Tata Harrier EV

    Rs. 24.00 - 28.00 LakhEstimated Price

    15th Jan 2025Unveil Date

    Get Launch Alert on WhatsApp

    Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
    Maruti e Vitara

    Rs. 20.00 - 25.00 LakhEstimated Price

    15th Jan 2025Unveil Date

    Get Launch Alert on WhatsApp

    Tata Sierra EV
    Tata Sierra EV

    Rs. 25.00 - 30.00 LakhEstimated Price

    16th Jan 2025Unveil Date

    Get Launch Alert on WhatsApp

    MG Mifa 9
    MG Mifa 9

    Rs. 1.00 - 1.10 CroreEstimated Price

    15th Jan 2025Unveil Date

    Get Launch Alert on WhatsApp

    Popular Videos

    Mahindra XEV 9e Design & Interior Review | 656km Range | Rs 21.9 Lakh
    youtube-icon
    Mahindra XEV 9e Design & Interior Review | 656km Range | Rs 21.9 Lakh
    By CarWale Team28 Nov 2024
    31099 Views
    145 Likes
    Mail Image
    Sign up for our Newsletter
    Get all the latest updates from CarWale
    • Home
    • News
    • Dakar 2021: Giniel De Villiers wins Stage 5, Peterhansel extends his lead