P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal will see the return of Carlos Sainz who will be behind the wheel of a
Toyota currently leads the manufacturer standings with 108 points, while Nasser Racing by Prodrive follows closely behind with 76 points in the World Rally Championship. In the drivers’ classification, Sainz is ahead with 76 points, and the double reigning champion is trailing with 67 points. Nasser Al Attiyah recently won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, reducing the point difference to just nine points between him and Sainz. Unfortunately, incidents in the Abu Dhabi dunes caused Guillaume de Mevius and Guerlain Chicherit to retire from the competition. The top four drivers, including Sainz, Nasser Al Attiyah, Guillaume de Mevius, and Guerlain Chicherit, are separated by only 14 points after the first two rounds. Noteworthy new recruits like Lucas Moraes, Seth Quintero, and Saood Variawa, as well as experienced drivers like Yazeed Al Rajhi and Denis Krotov, are expected to challenge the top contenders in the upcoming races.
