Kiwi Rider November 2024 Vol.1 | Page 99

since Dakar and the last race in Argentina – it really demonstrates the hard work everyone has put in over these last few months . I ’ m happy to be back on the top step , it ’ s been a year and a half since I broke my femur , so I ’ m superpumped to be back on form and showing some good speed ahead of Dakar .”
Provisional Standings – 2024 Rallye du Maroc ( after 5 of 5 stages ) 1 . Daniel Sanders ( AUS ), KTM , 15:45:06 2 . Tosha Schareina ( ESP ), Honda , + 11:07 3 . Luciano Benavides ( ARG ), KTM , + 21:03 4 . Adrien Van Beveren ( FRA ), Honda , + 22:51 5 . Bradley Cox ( ZAF ), KTM , + 45:05

HONDA TAKES WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP

Tosha Schareina ’ s second place in the Rally du Maroc was all Honda needed to secure the manufacturers ’ top spot for the season . Finishing a strong season , the Japanese manufacturer was thrilled to get one over its European competitors and with their bikes and data gelling so well , their optimism is hard to argue with . Team Red has also secured a contract with Akrapovič for their performance pipes heading forward towards Dakar and the 2025 season .

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