Daniel Sanders’ perfect start to the 2025 Dakar Rally came to an end during Stage Three, with a technical fault costing the Three Bridges local some time.
Sanders finished 17th on the stage but retains his overall position in first place, still six minutes and 51 seconds ahead of second-place Skyler Howes.
Posting to his Facebook page, Sanders said he opened the stage and managed to maintain a pretty good time, however, his GPS stopped working.
“I had no compass, speed or kilometres so I had to follow some other riders, who then took a wrong turn and cost me time,” he said.
“I have been awarded some additional time for the GPS fault, but I will start back in the group tomorrow.”
