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And, just like that, we have a winner for the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge!
The lucky champ biting down on gold is none other than Honda’s Adrien Van Beveren – a Frenchman celebrating victory number two after his successes in last year’s Andalucia Rally.
This means that, as of now, Van Beveren sits with 42 points and a strong second place for the World Rally Raid Championship title. Another 5 of those pretty points, and he’ll be first for the next biggie: The Dakar Rally.
A view of Adrien Van Beveren, who won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Media sourced from a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda.
“It feels really good to win, for me as a rider and also for the team that invested in me,” comments the man himself in a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda.
“It was a bit frustrating not to be in the podium in the last Dakar, being so close. Now coming here and winning the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge just some weeks after the Dakar is a great feeling.”
“Really happy with the atmosphere and spirit in the team, it is fantastic when you can win and have fun at the same time.”
A view of Adrien Van Beveren, who won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Media sourced from a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda.
Here’s a glimpse at the current provisional standings after stage 5:
Adrien
Luciano
Toby
José Ignacio
Ross
Skyler
Ricky
A view of Adrien Van Beveren, who won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Media sourced from a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda.
Who do you think will win Dakar?
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The lucky champ biting down on gold is none other than Honda’s Adrien Van Beveren – a Frenchman celebrating victory number two after his successes in last year’s Andalucia Rally.
This means that, as of now, Van Beveren sits with 42 points and a strong second place for the World Rally Raid Championship title. Another 5 of those pretty points, and he’ll be first for the next biggie: The Dakar Rally.
A view of Adrien Van Beveren, who won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Media sourced from a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda.
“It feels really good to win, for me as a rider and also for the team that invested in me,” comments the man himself in a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda.
“It was a bit frustrating not to be in the podium in the last Dakar, being so close. Now coming here and winning the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge just some weeks after the Dakar is a great feeling.”
“Really happy with the atmosphere and spirit in the team, it is fantastic when you can win and have fun at the same time.”
A view of Adrien Van Beveren, who won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Media sourced from a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda.
Here’s a glimpse at the current provisional standings after stage 5:
| Pos. | Rider | Num | Nation | Team | Time/Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VAN BEVEREN | 42 | FRA | Monster Energy Honda Team | 17:13:39 |
| 2 | BENAVIDES | 77 | ARG | Husqvarna Factory Racing | 17:17:57 |
| 3 | PRICE | 18 | AUS | Red Bull KTM Rally Factory Team | 17:18:52 |
| 4 | CORNEJO | 11 | CHI | Monster Energy Honda Team | 17:18:54 |
| 5 | EVAN BRANCH | 16 | BWA | Hero Motorsports Team Rally | 17:19:56 |
| 6 | HOWES | 10 | USA | Husqvarna Factory Racing | 17:20:02 |
| 7 | BRABEC | 2 | USA | Monster Energy Honda Team | 17:23:44 |
Luciano
Toby
José Ignacio
Ross
Skyler
Ricky
A view of Adrien Van Beveren, who won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Media sourced from a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda.
Who do you think will win Dakar?
*Media sourced from a recent press release from Monster Energy Honda*
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