Al-Rajhi winner of the Baja International Dubai, encouraging debut for Sanz

This February 20, the second round of the FIA ​​Baja World Cup, the Dubai International Baja, honored a well-known crew from the Middle East. Indeed, the Saudi Yazeed Al-Rajhi won aboard his Toyota Hilux.

The double stage winner on the 2021 Dakar was navigated this time by Michael Orr. Their lead was increased to 33'49'' over his direct pursuer, Khalid Al Qassimi (Peugeot ) after two stages in the dunes. “We attacked in the first stage after having dominated the day by a comfortable margin. Then, in the second stage, we decided not to push harder and finish the stage quietly, explained the winner.

We had two perfect days and enjoyed the rally although the course was full of challenges through the golden sand dunes. We had no navigation errors or car problems, and Michael did a great job on navigation. »

This fourth edition of the Dubai International Baja was marked by the debut of biker Lana Sanz on four wheels. The Spaniard was lined up in a Can-Am SSV with experienced co-driver Lucas Cruz, three-time winner of the Dakar with Carlos Sainz.

@LaiaSanz_ has won the woman Dakar class for the eleventh consecutive time in 2021.

Now a new chapter has been opened for Laia with the SSV category during the #DubaiBaja
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- DAKAR RALLY (@dakar) February 22, 2021

This full-scale training in preparation for the inaugural season of Extreme E concluded with the ninth final place and the sixth best time of the second stage. A great result after a roll at the start of the effort. “The goal was simply to gain experience. It’s a great chance to ride with Lucas. He brings me a lot of things. The goal is to do the Dakar one day with a car, She says.