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STAGE 8: 'Roma was at Sainz's level today'
STAGE 8: 'Roma was at Sainz's level today'
On board with Mitsubishi: Every day until the crossing of the finish line on January 17, a member of the Repsol-Mitsubishi team, winner of the last seven Dakar Rallies, gives an inside glimpse into the main events of the day.
By FRANCE 24 (text)
Last Mitsubishi driver in the race, Spaniard Joan 'Nani' Roma finished the 8th stage in 4th position. Just 90 seconds behind leader Carlos Sainz during the first 200 km, he lost three minutes and a half because of a flat tire.

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Dominique Serieys, 47, is Mitsubishi Motors' general director. He won the Dakar in 1993 as rally champion Bruno Saby’s co-pilot.