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Al-Attiyah on his third Dakar win for Toyota Gazoo Racing: 'This is an amazing feeling!'

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It's been a race of success for the Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) team as they secured their second consecutive Dakar victory, and third overall.

And for star driver Nasser Al-Attiyah, it's a fifth win.The Qatari has been leading the 2023 Dakar Rally in exemplary fashion, enjoying a commanding advantage of more than 1hr 20min over his nearest rivals."This is an amazing feeling!

I have to thank so many people, starting with every member of our team," Al-Attiyah said after taking the 2023 victory."It was a tough two weeks, but to be able to come back and defend our title is fantastic!

I'm really proud of our Toyota Hilux T1+, and to win the race three times with Toyota is truly something special."It is the fourth time Al-Attiyah's co-driver, Mathieu Baumel, has tasted success in the toughest race on the planet.20-year veteranFor Stellenbosch-based Giniel de Villiers, the race brought about a sweet moment, even though he finished in fourth.

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