The #mini contenders dominated proceedings at the desert event with Abu Issa remaining in third position, behind Przygonski and Al Rajhi, for the majority of the day’s #racing at his home event. However, a puncture later on in the stage saw the 206 car drop back to fifth position at the finish line.
Przygonski: “Today was the first real and long stage and it was really, really good for us. Tom and I knew we could win the stage. The navigation was difficult and we had some dunes towards the end, but we passed some other cars and it was some really nice #racing. I am very happy. Tomorrow will be difficult because we have to open the stage. We need to stay focussed.”
Al Rajhi: “It was a good start, despite a few problems. We had one small mistake with the navigation, but second place is good for me and we have a good starting position for tomorrow.”
Abu Issa: “In yesterday’s super special stage, I really tried to push. The navigation of today’s stage was quite tough, but we did well. Our pace was quite good. For 70% of the stage we were 3rd overall but then I had a puncture and this costs us three minutes.”
The #rally concludes on Saturday 22 April.
Qatar Cross Country #rally: #mini overall positions after SS2
Driver
Co-driver
#
Team
Position
Jakub Przygonski (POL)
Tom Colsoul
(BEL)
214
Orlen Team – #mini ALL4 Racing
1st
Yazeed Al Rajhi (SAU)
Timo Gottschalk (DEU)
203
X-raid Team – #mini John Cooper Works Rally
2nd
Mohammed Abu Issa (QAT)
Xavier Panseri
(FRA)
206
X-raid Team – #mini ALL4 Racing
5th
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