The Abu Dhabi Rally, one of the most challenging competitions in the Cross-Country World Rally Championship, began with excitement this Tuesday. In the first stage, which includes five special stages over the course of a week of competition, Brazilian Lucas Moraes, a member of Toyota Gazoo Racing, showed his dexterity and determination by taking fourth place. The race, which will last until March 2 in the arid and imposing territories of the United Arab Emirates, saw Moraes and his Spanish navigator Armand Monleon face the challenges of the Al Dhannah desert in a 248 km special.
With a solid performance and sharp strategy, the Brazilian-Spanish duo remained competitive throughout the course, skillfully navigating the challenging dunes. At the end of the day, they were just 6 minutes and 32 seconds behind the stage leaders, Nasser Al-Attiyah and Edouard Boulanger, from the Nasser Racing by Prodrive team.
Tomorrow promises more emotions, with a new 239 km special, departing from Al Dhannah and heading to Mzeer’ah. Once again, the dunes will require maximum concentration from competitors, with precise navigation necessary to avoid mishaps in the vast desert.
Lucas Moraes and Armand Monleon are ready for another challenge and hope to maintain a strong pace to continue fighting for the top positions on this journey through the Abu Dhabi Rally. Follow all the action and root for the success of Brazilian competitors in this prestigious global event.