Daniel Sanders continues to lead 2026 Dakar Rally after gruelling sixth stage

Daniel Sanders maintains his 2026 Dakar Rally lead after the longest stage of the rally on Friday.

Posted on January 9, 2026 by ApexF1

Daniel Sanders continues to lead the 2026 Dakar Rally after Stage 6, which stretched for over 900km in total.

Brabec is now 45 seconds behind Sanders in the overall ranking, and 9’30’’ ahead of Luciano Benavides who retains third place.

Al-Attiyah won stage six by almost three minutes ahead of his Dacia teammate Sebastien Loeb who is now up to sixth overall and less than 10 minutes away from the podium (and 17’36’’ off the lead of Al-Attiyah).

Saturday will be this year’s rest day. The 2026 Dakar will resume on Sunday with an almost-900km (462km of special) stage from Riyadh to Wadi Ad Dawasir.

by ApexF1

ApexF1 is a seasoned News Editor with over two decades of experience in journalism. Known for his editorial expertise and commitment to accuracy, ApexF1 leads teams to deliver high-quality news content.

AD UNIT — 300×250px Rectangle

You May Also Like

Russell triumphs as Mercedes teammates clash in Canada sprint

Russell triumphs as Mercedes teammates clash in Canada sprint

George Russell claimed victory in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint, holding off Lando Norris and teammate Kimi Antonelli to secure his first win in any format since the Chinese Grand Prix sprint earlier this season. The post Russell triumphs as Mercedes teammates clash in Canada sprint appeared first on ApexF1.com.

2 days ago · 2 min read

Listen to F1 Nation’s Canada GP review

Listen to F1 Nation’s Canada GP review

Kimi Antonelli made it four wins on the bounce in Canada, as the youngster extended his lead over team mate George Russell in the standings. Those two provided plenty of entertainment in Canada, until Russell was forced to retire with a problem.

13 hours ago · 2 min read

2026 Canadian Grand Prix race result and championship points | Formula 1

2026 Canadian Grand Prix race result and championship points | Formula 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix for Mercedes and extended his championship lead to 43 points.

1 day ago · 1 min read

Best Qualifying bets for the Canadian Grand Prix

Best Qualifying bets for the Canadian Grand Prix

We’ve picked the best odds available on the market to anyone looking to bet on the Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying session.

2 days ago · 1 min read

How McLaren’s tyre gamble unravelled their Canadian GP

How McLaren’s tyre gamble unravelled their Canadian GP

McLaren were set to be Mercedes’ closest challengers in the Canadian Grand Prix, but the decision to start their drivers on intermediate tyres quickly backfired.

16 hours ago · 1 min read

BMW win gives it confidence heading into Le Mans, but Hypercar is as close as ever

BMW win gives it confidence heading into Le Mans, but Hypercar is as close as ever

BMW finally has a WEC win as it became the sixth manufacturer from the last seven races to taste victory.

7 hours ago · 1 min read

Bearman admits Haas ‘didn’t really deserve’ P10 Canada finish

Bearman admits Haas ‘didn’t really deserve’ P10 Canada finish

Ollie Bearman believes that “we didn’t really deserve” to take a point away from the Canadian Grand Prix, as the Haas driver salvaged tenth place after a difficult weekend.

10 hours ago · 2 min read

Canadian GP “one of the worst weekends of my career” so far – Leclerc | Formula 1

Canadian GP “one of the worst weekends of my career” so far – Leclerc | Formula 1

Charles Leclerc was downcast after qualifying eighth on the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix, saying he ‘couldn’t feel the car’.

2 days ago · 3 min read

FIA slaps Racing Bulls with $49,000 fine over ‘serious matter’

FIA slaps Racing Bulls with $49,000 fine over ‘serious matter’

Racing Bulls has been stung 30,000 euros ($49,000 AUD) by the FIA for what it said was an inexcusable issue during Practice 1 at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The post FIA slaps Racing Bulls with $49,000 fine over ‘serious matter’ appeared first on ApexF1.com.

3 days ago · 3 min read

AD UNIT — 970×90px Leaderboard