Mini Sweeps Top 3 In Dakar Rally Stage 1, Fernando Alonso In 11th
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In a surprising upset, Vaidotas Zala became the first overall leader of the 2020 Dakar Rally, finishing the opening stage first in what was a top-three sweep for Mini. It was his first career stage win.