The fifth stage of the 2010 Dakar Rally competition saw Carlos Sainz move into first place overall. The stage from Copiapo to Antofagasta was won by Volkswagen’s Mark Miller, after Stephane Peterhansel had to stop twice with transmission problems.
"It is obviously very disappointing for the whole team," said X-raid BMW team boss Sven Quandt. "Stephane was driving superbly and then we have this unfortunate mechanical problem.
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