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#299 The Dacia Sandriders Dacia: Nasser Al-Attiyah, Fabian Lurquin
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Dakar 2026, Rest Day video highlights: Al-Attiyah leads after 920km [UK-only]

After the first week of the 2026 Dakar Rally, Nasser Al-Attiyah leads for Dacia - but less than five minutes separate the top five drivers

Dakar 2026 highlights

The place to watch highlights from every stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally - exclusive to those in the United Kingdom

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The 2026 instalment of the Dakar Rally is proving to be an unpredictable affair as punctures and fluctuating performance shake up the order almost every day.

After the first week of racing, Nasser Al-Attiyah leads a Dacia 1-2 with Toyota close behind. However, with less than five minutes separating the top five drivers, that order is far from set.  

With everything still to play for in the deserts of Saudi Arabia, drivers take a look back over the rally so far, and we run through the standings after 920km of racing.

Watch: Dakar 2026: Rest Day Extended Highlights

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