Dakar 2021: Sainz and Peterhansel again in the MINI JCW Buggy - X
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#8220;El Matador” and “Mister Dakar” start for X-raid at the Dakar 2021 First test will be followed by preparation rallies in Europe and the Middle East Experience and consistency are the key factors for a Dakar winner. With Carlos Sainz and Stéphane Peterhansel, X-raid can count on two drivers with these qualities at the same time. As in the past two years, current Dakar winner Sainz and “Mister Dakar” Stéphane Peterhansel will be at the wheel of the MINI John…
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VIDEO ALERT: Sainz & Peterhansel return for another Dakar adventure
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Reigning champion Carlos Sainz and 13-time winner Stéphane Peterhansel will be behind the wheel of
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Carlos Sainz' car for the Dakar 2019: Mini John Cooper Works Buggy - MatraX Lubricants
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Dakar 2020: Sainz and Peterhansel in the X-raid MINI JCW Buggy
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MINI Wins the 2021 Dakar Rally - MotoringFile
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Carlos Sainz y Stéphane Peterhansel correrán el Dakar 2021 con el Buggy JCW de MINI - Somos Dakar
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Peterhansel, Sainz, Despres join X-Raid Mini JCW Team for 2019 Dakar Rally
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Dakar: Triumph for Stéphane Peterhansel and Mini
Defending champion Sainz leads Dakar after first stage
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Sainz, Peterhansel stay at X-raid Mini for Dakar 2021
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defending champions MINI JCW desert buggy returns to dakar rally 2021
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X-raid Mini team retains Sainz and Peterhansel for 2021 Dakar Rally