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gennaio 10, 2017 - Peugeot

The PEUGEOT 3008DKR on top after a day of pathfinding

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To mark the 2017 #dakar Rally's arrival in Bolivia, the organisers laid on a leg that placed significant emphasis on tight navigation. Despres/Castera didn't put a foot wrong, however, and they went on to claim their first fastest stage time on the #event since their switch to four wheels. The PEUGEOT 3008DKR pair are the new overnight leaders, ahead of team-mates Peterhansel/Cottret.

• After the delays they suffered on Wednesday, #cyrildespres and #davidcastera bounced back to win today's test which put both driving and navigational skills in the spotlight. The former bikers appeared at the top of the order by Waypoint 3 and then held their lead all the way to the finish in Tupiza, Bolivia. It was Despres' first #dakar stage victory after 33 wins on two wheels. The Frenchman is thenew overnight leader, with a margin of 4m8s over #stephanepeterhansel.

• Last night's leaders Loeb/Elena were the day's early pace-setters before a loss of power handicapped them through the dunes between Waypoints 1 and 2. They came to a halt on two occasions but eventually succeeded in making repairs to the engine of the N°309 3008DKR to post the day's fifth-best effort. Despite losing a good half-hour, the Franco/Monegasque crew is currently fourth overall (+22m23s).

• Just as it looked as though he was going to inherit the lead, #carlossainz rolled five kilometres fromthe end of today's stage. Happily, the crew escaped unhurt and was able to complete the test.

• Stage 3 victors #stephanepeterhansel and Jean Paul Cottret were delayed by navigational difficulties. After straying off course, the Frenchman were caught out in a river bed and had to change a damaged wheel. Despite the time loss, they succeeded in climbing one place to go second in this evening's overall standings.

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