Dakar : Leg 12 - News from cars
Frenchman Luc Alphand has just clocked the fastest time at CP1 (km 215). The Mitsubishi driver has a 1`17" lead on Bruno Saby (VW), 2`20" on Giniel De Villiers (VW) and 3`43" on Guerlain Chicherit (BMW). Carlos Sainz appears to have had problems. He was overtaken by Chicherit and is 7`54" adrift.
Peterhansel 5th at CP1
Overall leader Stephane Peterhansel just made it with the 5th fastest time at CP1 (km 215). The title holder is 3`19" adrift. USA`s Marc Miller (VW) managed to grab 3rd spot, 2`09" adrift.

Alphand still fastest at CP2
At CP2 (km 274), Luc Alphand remains the fastest so far. The Frenchman has a 2`45" lead on compatriot Guerlain Chicherit. Third is Giniel De Villiers at 3`18" followed by Bruno Saby at 5`39". Still expecting Miller and Peterhansel.

Peterhansel in trouble Overall leader Stephane Peterhansel is stopped at km 278. It appears he hit a tree and is working on the left rear wheel of his Mitsubishi Pajero Evo 4.


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