Overview

• Sebastien Loeb won stage four of the Dakar Rally, marking his 24th career Dakar stage win and first this year.
• Yazeed Al Rajhi, who finished second in stage four, extended his overall lead in the car category.
• In stage three, Brazilian racer Lucas Moraes claimed his first stage victory, becoming the first Brazilian to win a stage in the car category.
• In the motorcycle category, Chilean Jose Ignacio 'Nacho' Cornejo took the lead after his second stage win of the event.
• American driver Seth Quintero faced mechanical issues in stage four, resulting in a significant delay.