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The second week of the Dakar Rally started with a good day for America’s Ricky Brabec (pictured), who claimed his first stage win of this year’s rally on his Monster Energy Honda by 23s…
The second week of the Dakar Rally started well for American rider Ricky Brabec, who secured his first stage win of the rally on his Monster Energy Honda. Brabec now sits in fourth place overall, with Daniel Sanders still leading by 11m46s. Brabec commented on the challenging day, mentioning an incident with another rider but continued on his way.
In the Ultimate class, Guillaume de Mevius claimed his first stage win for X-raid Mini, breaking Toyota’s dominance. He expressed satisfaction with their performance and emphasized the importance of the rest day in regrouping. Nasser Al Attiyah finished third in the stage, making gains overall but still behind in fourth place.
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Hank Lategan remains at the top overall, acknowledging a cautious approach in the face of challenging terrains. In the SSV class, Brock Heger continues to lead, with teammate Xavier de Soultrait making a comeback after mechanical issues. De Soultrait remains optimistic, drawing on past experiences to fuel his determination.
