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gennaio 07, 2021 - Yamaha Racing

Impressive Fourth Place Finish For Ross Branch On Dakar Rally Stage Four

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Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team’s #rossbranch has charged to an impressive fourth place finish on stage four of the #2021dakarrally. Continuing with his strong start to the 43rd edition of the race, Ross now moves up to third in the provisional overall classification. With four stages now successfully completed by the team, #adrienvanbeveren is currently placed in 11th overall, with #francocaimi and #jamiemccanney 18th and 19th respectively.

Stage four of the #2021dakarrally provided the longest stage of the #event at 813 kilometres, ensuring a gruelling day in the saddle for all competitors. Included was one of the shortest specials at 337 kilometres, which comprised of hardpack tracks and plenty of faster sections, all testing the mettle of each rider. With the stage now complete, and with many kilometres of #racing ahead of them, all #monsterenergyyamaharallyteam riders have safely reached the Saudi Arabian capital city of Riyadh.

Ross Branch was the second fastest rider through all but two checkpoints of stage four as he set a blistering pace aboard his Yamaha WR450F Rally. Enjoying the hardpack, fast and rocky terrain, Ross remained composed after a slight navigational error just 50 kilometres from home to secure his fourth place finish and now moves up to third in the overall provisional classification.

The fast and rocky terrain found on stage four proved to be challenging for #adrienvanbeveren. Opting to focus on his navigation in order to minimise mistakes and maintain his consistency, the Frenchman completed the stage as the 10th fastest rider. With sandier stages ahead, Van Beveren is working towards stage results that will propel him up the provisional overall classification.

Following his strong seventh place finish on yesterday’s stage three, #francocaimi had his sights firmly set on posting another strong result, hoping to improve his overall position in the rally. Frustratingly, a couple of mistakes proved costly and, compounded by the fast pace of the special, the Argentine was unable reach higher than 15th by the end of the stage.

Much like his more experienced teammate #adrienvanbeveren, #jamiemccanney continues to ride consistently, placing 16th on stage four. Benefitting from one-minute starting intervals at the beginning of the stage courtesy of his 14th place finish yesterday, the 26-year-old was fortunate to avoid dust and enjoyed riding his own race. Following his largely untroubled ride, the Manxman successfully completed yet another Dakar Rally stage.

Leaving Riyadh and heading north to Al Qaisumah, stage five of the #2021dakarrally will provide a challenging day of #racing. Littered with rocky tracks and tough sand dunes, patience is needed to deliver a mistake-free stage as the rally moves nearer the halfway point.

Ross Branch – Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

"Today was a good day on the bike for me. I really liked the stage, very similar terrain to what I find back home so I was comfortable from the start. The stage was fast and flowing and I really liked it. Towards the end I made a small mistake and lost a little bit of time but managed to hold on to second place. I’m excited for tomorrow, it’s been a great rally for me so far."

Adrien Van Beveren – Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

"All good today. The stage was fast, which I don’t really like, so I concentrated on the roadbook and minimising mistakes to be consistent. Like always, I did my best and look forward to more sand dunes in the coming stages."

Franco Caimi – Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

"I had the speed today to make up more time, but I made a couple of mistakes and lost it again. It was frustrating but knowing that I have the speed is good so tomorrow I look forward to a mistake-free stage and I’ll try to claw back some more time."

Jamie McCanney – Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team

"Not too bad of a day, overall. Starting near the front meant that I had a nice gap in front and behind me so I could concentrate on my own race. At one point I think I was up to sixth and after a fuel stop, I knew Ross was going really well. When he came by I was able to stick with him, which was great as I’d made a couple of mistakes before then. We then got a little bit lost together but didn’t lose too much time, so overall I’m happy."

Alexandre Kowalski – Yamaha Europe Off-Road #racing Manager

"Another positive day for our riders. The stage was really fast and hardpack, which really suited Ross as it is the terrain that he is used to in Botswana. He was fast all through the stage so finishing second is a great result for him. The stage didn’t suit Adrien so much. He was also able to pick up his pace when the stage went through a technical hillside, but after four stages he remains super-consistent. Franco was unfortunate to make a couple of navigational mistakes, he had the speed and consistency through the stage but lost big chunks of time and with the stage being so fast it was hard to make up time again. Jamie started off really well, on the pace early but also made a few mistakes, but, like Adrien, overall he has been really consistent which is really important for this race. We are now one third of the way through the Dakar, a long way to go to reach Jeddah and the finish line and our riders are all riding really well, the bikes are running great and the spirit in the team is strong."

Dakar Rally 2021

Stage 4 Provisional Classification

1. Joan Barreda (Honda) 2:46:50

2. Daniel Sanders (KTM) 2:52:59 + 0:06:09

3. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 2:53:12 + 0:06:22

4. #rossbranch (Yamaha) 2:53:47 + 0:06:57

5. Xavier de Soultrait (Husqvarna) 2:54:09 + 0:07:19

6. Joaquim Rodrigues (Hero) 2:54:11 + 0:07:21

10. #adrienvanbeveren (Yamaha) 2:56:12 + 0:09:22

15. #francocaimi (Yamaha) 2:58:39 + 0:11:49

16. #jamiemccanney (Yamaha) 2:59:12 + 0:12:22

Dakar Rally 2021 Overall Provisional Classification (after stage 4)

1. Xavier de Soultrait (Husqvarna) 15:00:25

2. Joan Barreda (Honda) 15:00:40 + 0:00:15

3. #rossbranch (Yamaha) 15:05:49 + 0:05:24

4. Kevin Benavides (Honda) 15:05:49 + 0:05:24

5. Skyler Howes (KTM) 15:04:51 + 0:04:26

6. Luciano Benavides (Husqvarna) 15:05:56 + 0:05:31

11. #adrienvanbeveren (Yamaha) 15:10:09 + 0:09:44

18. #francocaimi (Yamaha) 15:25:09 + 0:24:44

19. #jamiemccanney (Yamaha) 15:29:44 + 0:29:19

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