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ottobre 09, 2021 - Honda Racing

The Rallye du Maroc hauls out! Riders satisfied with the prologue stage

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Today's eleven-kilometre Super Special in Zagora produced an excellent outcome for the riders of the Monster Energy Honda Team, who all finished together, the first of whom came home in 20th position. Tomorrow the rally is set to enter the dunes of Erg Chegaga.

Today’s short special stage, a prologue of just eleven kilometres, marked the official start to the #rallyedumaroc. A short route which riders took cautiously, not wanting to take any unnecessary risks before starting the five full stages. Additionally, as today's finishing positions dictates tomorrow's starting order, the team thought it wiser not to risk starting from counterproductive leading positions on the first real #rallyedumaroc stage tomorrow where navigation will play a key role.

The riders crossed the finish line, led by #rickybrabec in 20th position, with #joanbarreda, #joseignaciocornejo and #pabloquintanilla following closely behind with very similar times. These should prove to be fine starting positions for tomorrow's #event.

The first stage, including the special stage 1B, will enter one of the most deserted areas in Morocco: the Erg Chegaga, home of the Iriki Lake and the Draa River. Locals describe the dunes of the Chegaga as “waves of sand”. The stage will feature a total of 441 kilometres, including 288.24 kilometres against the clock and some 153 kilometres of liaison section.

Ricky BrabecSTAGE: 20TH  PROVISIONAL: 20TH

We finished the first special stage of the rally, only eleven kilometres, but the team worked well. The navigation maybe wasn't the most important thing today, but we finished well and we're looking forward to starting the rally tomorrow on a bigger stage. The team is good and happy to be here to continue our preparation, so thanks to everyone, guys. We still have five days left to race, let's go for it!

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