The Spaniard ended the day with an 18-minute gap over his nearest rival, Husqvarna's Pablo Quintanilla.
However, Barreda, along with teammates Michael Metge and Paulo Goncalves, was found to have refuelled in a prohibited zone during the Jujuy – Tupiza test.
The organisers have stated they are also looking into the data for Honda's fourth factory rider Ricky Brabec.
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Source: Dakar leader Barreda handed severe penalty


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