BARCELONA, Jan. 15 (SportsFinding) –
The Spanish pilot Laia Sanz (GasGas) has sincerely commented on Wednesday that she wants to “finish” this Dakar Rally because, in the second week, it is about going “gas thoroughly” with the danger that this entails.
“I want to finish this race, because in the end it does not depend on the technique, or on navigation, but rather to endure with the gas thoroughly,” he lamented in statements provided by his team.
Although the Soficat Xerox rider is 17th in the general classification, she believes that this second week of the Dakar is not at all as good as the first, where navigation and technical reigned.
“I have taken it easy. It was a very dangerous stage, like the whole second week, so better to finish it as soon as possible. Luckily they have cut it for safety. They said there were no helicopters to make the second part of the special, surely because there have been many falls and accidents, so glad to be well, “she explained.
And it is that the tenth stage, between Haradh and Shubaytah, was cut to 223 kilometers of the 534 timed planned, due to the strong wind that complicated the safety of the pilots.
That of Corbera de Llobregat finished in 19th position and scratched time in the general, where she is only 14 seconds from the 16th place and just over 14 minutes from her goal, the 'Top 15', which is in possession of her sentimental partner, Jaume Betriu
“No, there is no sting,” said Laia Sanz, just before Betriu quickly denied it. “Man, a little there is. Although it is a healthy nibble,” Betriu said.
“It is clear that I want to improve positions, but I know that, if he does not fail, he is faster than me. He is the only driver in front of me that I want to continue ahead and do very well. He is doing it. perfect, “said Laia Sanz about her partner.