Peterhansel takes stage to stretch Dakar lead

STEPHANE PETERHANSEL won stage 13 of the Dakar Rally yesterday to extend his overall lead.

The Frenchman took his Mitsubishi to the fastest time on the 370km from Bamako to Kayes in Mali, stretching his advantage over team-mate Luc Alphand by over four minutes.

“It was a good day for me,” said Peterhansel.