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Nasser Al-Attiyah, a W2RC title… without the brakes!
Nasser Al-Attiyah, the pleasure of accomplished duty. © DPPI / Julien Delfosse
Glory day for Nasser Al-Attiyah (Toyota) on the Rally of Morocco 2023. The Qatari, winner of the second stage around Zagora this Sunday, October 15, secured a second consecutive world title in W2RC thanks to an irrecoverable lead over his direct pursuer, Yazeed Al-Rajhi (Overdrive) , even in the event of abandonment by the final finish.
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However, the rally-raid reference could have missed the scratch time due to a serious problem with his Toyota Hilux T1+. “We lost all the brake fluid 130 km from the finish”, he revealed as he got out of his 4×4 at the bivouac. “We couldn't do anything, I couldn't brake, we managed with the gearbox, adopting the appropriate gear. »
After this fear, masterfully negotiated with the vital help of his navigator Mathieu Baumel (already W2RC world champion during the previous round in Argentina. Editor's note), Nasser Al-Attiyah could indulge in some qualms about this new coronation. .
“This W2RC title rewards the incredible work we have done with Toyota this season and overall throughout our seven years together. I am really happy. We are going to celebrate all this on Wednesday with hopefully victory in the Rallye du Maroc as a bonus! »
Medhi Casaurang
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