Dakar’s early stages in 2025 caught out several drivers, including Sainz and Loeb
The FIA has defended its decision to prevent Carlos Sainz Sr and Sebastien Loeb from completing the 2025 Dakar Rally after both sustained roll cage damage to their cars. Two of the most high-profile drivers in this year's Ultimate field were thrown out following separate rollovers in the opening three stages of the event.
'I was at the refuelling when Carlos came and asked me if he could remove the windshield, and I said yes for safety reasons. I didn't want a small piece of glass to get in his eyes. 'But also to check the roll cage, you have to understand that you need to disassemble the car, you need to remove the bodywork, so it's not something you can do during a stint.
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