P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marathon Stage Pt 1 – 357km, liaison 269km Guy Botterill and Dennis Murphy bounced back from an iffy opening stage to win the first leg of the Marathon stage, heading a Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa one-two. The result marks the third different South African winner in as many days, following Gareth Woolridge in the […]
Guy Botterill and Dennis Murphy demonstrated a strong comeback by winning the first leg of the Marathon Stage, securing a Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa one-two finish after a challenging opening stage. This victory marked the third consecutive win for South African drivers, following Gareth Woolridge and Henk Lategan in the previous days. Despite facing pressure from rivals, Botterill took the lead at the 212km mark and maintained his advantage throughout the stage. Guillaume de Mévius trailed the Toyota pair by 1’11”, with Nasser Al Attiyah further behind at +1’38”. In the bike category, Daniel Sanders claimed the stage win and overall lead, with Ricky Brabec finishing third overall. The competitors in the Marathon bivouac faced harsh conditions with temperatures around 2°C, highlighting the challenges of the demanding race environment.
