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Dakar victory contender retires after huge crash

Guerlain Chicherit has had to retire from the Dakar Rally after a huge crash in his Mini machine. The Frenchman crashed early in the sixth stage and suffered neck pain.

RacingNews365 Staff

11 January 9:52AM

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Guerlain Chicherit is out of the Dakar Rally after a terrifying accident in his Mini.

The Frenchman crashed early in the sixth stage of the race, and immediately complained of neck pain, requiring medical assistance.

Chicherit had been on course to win the first stage until Toyota racer Seth Quintero recovered time to win.

Starting the sixth stage, Chicherit was placed 10th, about 90 minutes behind overall leader Henk Lategan.

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