By AFPMore by this AuthorRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIAStephane Peterhansel won the sixth stage of the Dakar rally on Friday as his Mini team-mate Carlos Sainz retained the overall lead. Frenchman Peterhansel finished one minute 35 seconds ahead of Spaniard Sainz. Related Stories Spanish veteran Carlos Sainz wins Dakar stage fiveAdvertisementForemr Formula One champion Fernando Alonso was sixth in his Toyota, 7min 56sec behind Peterhansel. "It's a very fast stage," 13-time Dakar winner Peterhansel said as he paused at the 300-kilometre neutralised point. Brabec grabbed his second stage victory in the motorbikes, finishing 1min 34sec ahead of Honda team-mate Spaniard Joan Bareda.

Source: Daily Nation January 10, 2020 15:11 UTC