Motorsport News

Fourth-Place Finish for Luciano Benavides on Dakar Stage Seven

Fourth-Place Finish for Luciano Benavides on Dakar Stage Seven

HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S ARGENTINIAN STAR EARNS
BEST RESULT OF 2022 EVENT SO FAR

MATTIGHOFEN, AUSTRIA – January 9, 2021 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Luciano Benavides has put in his best performance of the 2022 Dakar Rally to date with an excellent ride to finish in fourth place on the technically demanding 404-kilometre special on day seven. While others struggled with the navigation required to successfully complete the stage without issue, the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider skilfully worked his way through the route, maintaining a good pace and strong rhythm.

Fast right from his 15th place starting position as he headed into the stage, Benavides was able to work his way up to fifth place by the end of the sizeable dune section that dominated the opening half of today’s special. From there, the FR 450 Rally mounted racer maintained his top-five placing as he took on the rougher and more challenging second half of the special on the way to Al Dawadimi.

Holding his…

Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Motor Sports NewsWire…