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Henk Lategan obliterates Dakar Rally stage four: Toyota’s triumph reshapes championship landscape!

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
January 7, 2026
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Henk Lategan obliterates Dakar Rally stage four: Toyota’s triumph reshapes championship landscape!

Henk Lategan during the Stage 1 of the Dakar 2025 on January 4, 2026 around Yanbu, Saudi Arabia // Kin Marcin / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202601040110 // Usage for editorial use only //

Toyota’s Henk Lategan Stuns Dakar Rally with Unmatched Dominance in Stage Four

In a breathtaking spectacle at the Dakar Rally, Toyota’s Henk Lategan has not just made waves, but has created a tidal wave of excitement by clinching a commanding victory in the fourth stage. Lategan’s performance was nothing short of a masterclass, showcasing his driving prowess and the incredible capabilities of his vehicle.

From the moment he crossed the second waypoint, Lategan left his competitors in the dust, establishing an astonishing lead that would leave other drivers scrambling in his rearview mirror. The final tally? A remarkable margin of over seven minutes ahead of second-placed Nasser Al-Attiyah, with Marek Goczal trailing even further behind, nearly 15 minutes adrift. This was not just a race; it was a display of sheer dominance.

The implications of Lategan’s victory are seismic for the overall standings. Mitch Guthrie, the American driver who had been leading the charge, faced a catastrophic turn of events that saw him lose a staggering 44 minutes on the course. As a result, the general classification has been flipped upside down, with Lategan now holding a robust seven-minute lead as he enters the second part of the marathon stage on Thursday.

In a twist of fate, Ford had previously occupied the top five positions in the standings after stage three, but the tables have turned. Mattias Ekström now leads Ford’s charge, sitting in third place, yet trailing Lategan by a daunting 13 minutes. Veteran racer Carlos Sainz lingers in fourth, nearly three minutes behind Ekström, as the competition heats up.

Adding to the drama, defending champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi has been forced to withdraw from the event due to technical difficulties with his Toyota, leaving him and co-driver Timo Gottschalk unable to continue. The marathon stage rules complicate matters further, as they prohibit outside mechanical assistance on the course or during the overnight breaks leading into the critical stage five.

While Al-Rajhi’s exit is a significant blow to Toyota’s hopes, Lategan’s stellar performance serves as a powerful testament to the brand’s underlying speed and reliability—if they can keep their machines intact.

As the dust settles on this electrifying stage, the rally world watches with bated breath. Can Lategan maintain his lead, or will the competition fight back? All eyes will be on the next stage as the Dakar Rally continues to unfold!

Current General Classification: 1. Henk Lategan (Toyota) – 16:29:15

Stay tuned for more exhilarating updates as this incredible race pushes the limits of endurance and skill!

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