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Prologue Stage
Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team had a successful outing post the Stage 1 of PanAfrica Rally with racers Lorenzo Santolino finishing at P2 and Adrien Metge at P3. Michael Metge, Johnny Aubert, and Abdul Wahid Tanveer finished the stage at P6, P12, and P15 respectively. The 16th edition of the PanAfrica Rally kicked off on September 21st, 2019, in Morocco. The 90-kilometre course went through the dunes of Sahara Desert and concluded at Merzouga.
Commenting on the performance David Casteu, Team Manager, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “We are elated to see Lorenzo and Adrien showing immense grit at the beginning of the Rally. Michael navigated really well and did a great job at pulling his skills into action. Johnny Aubert is riding the Sherco TVS RTR 450 for the first time in PanAfrica Rally and I am happy that he integrated perfectly with the team. Tanveer continues to learn and is working hard in the race. We are keenly looking forward to the remaining part of the race and wish the team good luck.”
Lorenzo Santolino, Racer, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “I am thrilled to complete the stage in top three. I have been able to leverage my navigation training well in Morocco and my bike is in great shape. I look forward to performing consistently in the next six days as well."
The next stage of the six-day Rally will begin today/tomorrow and will cover 275 kilometres around Merzouga.
Rankings for Prologue Stage:
• Lorenzo Santolino – P2
• Adrien Metge – P3
• Michael Metge – P6
• Johnny Aubert – P12
• Abdul Wahid Tanveer – P15
Stage 1
The 275-kilometre special stage of the PanAfrica Rally 2019 saw Sherco TVS Rally Factory having a successful outing at the end of Day 2 with Michael leading the race at P1, followed by Lorenzo and Adrien at P2 and P3 respectively. Johnny Aubert has gained a substantial lead in the Rally and is placed at P6. Abdul Wahid Tanveer, unfortunately, suffered an injury during Stage 1 and had to abandon the Rally at the prologue stage.
Commenting on the performance David Casteu, Team Manager, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “We are happy to see the Metge brothers taking lead in the Rally. Lorenzo is extremely consistent with his performance and is riding at a perfect pace. Johnny is in the process of understanding the machine with an honourable result. It’s a delight to watch the team retaining pole positions in the Rally.”
Michael Metge, Racer, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “After a strong start yesterday I was able to gain momentum in the Rally. Riding through the dunes is tough but I am confident that we will navigate smoothly and continue to perform in this Rally."
The next stage of the six-day Rally will begin today and will cover 290 kilometres around Merzouga.
Rankings after the First Stage:
• Michael Metge – P1
• Lorenzo Santolino – P2
• Adrien Metge– P3
• Johnny Aubert – P6
Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team had a successful outing post the Stage 1 of PanAfrica Rally with racers Lorenzo Santolino finishing at P2 and Adrien Metge at P3. Michael Metge, Johnny Aubert, and Abdul Wahid Tanveer finished the stage at P6, P12, and P15 respectively. The 16th edition of the PanAfrica Rally kicked off on September 21st, 2019, in Morocco. The 90-kilometre course went through the dunes of Sahara Desert and concluded at Merzouga.
Commenting on the performance David Casteu, Team Manager, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “We are elated to see Lorenzo and Adrien showing immense grit at the beginning of the Rally. Michael navigated really well and did a great job at pulling his skills into action. Johnny Aubert is riding the Sherco TVS RTR 450 for the first time in PanAfrica Rally and I am happy that he integrated perfectly with the team. Tanveer continues to learn and is working hard in the race. We are keenly looking forward to the remaining part of the race and wish the team good luck.”
Lorenzo Santolino, Racer, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “I am thrilled to complete the stage in top three. I have been able to leverage my navigation training well in Morocco and my bike is in great shape. I look forward to performing consistently in the next six days as well."
The next stage of the six-day Rally will begin today/tomorrow and will cover 275 kilometres around Merzouga.
Rankings for Prologue Stage:
• Lorenzo Santolino – P2
• Adrien Metge – P3
• Michael Metge – P6
• Johnny Aubert – P12
• Abdul Wahid Tanveer – P15
Stage 1
The 275-kilometre special stage of the PanAfrica Rally 2019 saw Sherco TVS Rally Factory having a successful outing at the end of Day 2 with Michael leading the race at P1, followed by Lorenzo and Adrien at P2 and P3 respectively. Johnny Aubert has gained a substantial lead in the Rally and is placed at P6. Abdul Wahid Tanveer, unfortunately, suffered an injury during Stage 1 and had to abandon the Rally at the prologue stage.
Commenting on the performance David Casteu, Team Manager, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “We are happy to see the Metge brothers taking lead in the Rally. Lorenzo is extremely consistent with his performance and is riding at a perfect pace. Johnny is in the process of understanding the machine with an honourable result. It’s a delight to watch the team retaining pole positions in the Rally.”
Michael Metge, Racer, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “After a strong start yesterday I was able to gain momentum in the Rally. Riding through the dunes is tough but I am confident that we will navigate smoothly and continue to perform in this Rally."
The next stage of the six-day Rally will begin today and will cover 290 kilometres around Merzouga.
Rankings after the First Stage:
• Michael Metge – P1
• Lorenzo Santolino – P2
• Adrien Metge– P3
• Johnny Aubert – P6
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