Qatar's Champion Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah finished first in Toyota Hilux in the inaugural Andalucia Rally in southern Spain today.

Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and French co-driver Matthieu Baumel won the super special and the second and third stages in the rally, Andalusia Desert Rally, which was held over a period of 5 days and with the participation of 55 drivers in the car category of the most prominent world champions.

Qatar's Champion Nasser Al Attiyah finished first in the inaugural Andalucia Rally in southern Spain today with the participation of 55 drivers in the car category of the most prominent world champions. #QNA pic.twitter.com/dpbwJot0p2

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They, together led the general rally with a total time of 8.54.09 hours, 3.14 minutes ahead of Spain's Carlos Sainz, who came in second place with a total time of 8.57.23 hours.

"This is a great victory for Matthieu, myself and all the team and a very useful event before the Dakar," said Al Attiyah.

"It was the first time I came here to Andalucia. The scenery was magnificent. I thank David Castera and the organising team for bringing us all together. Its like a mini-Dakar!"

MORE: Know more about Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his achievements here.

Source: QNA
Cover image source: Andalucia Rally, ODC/Charly Lopez

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