On the final day of the Desafío Ruta 40 YPF Infinia 2024, the competition intensified with penalties and significant changes in the overall standings. Nasser Al Attiyah and Yazeed Al Rajhi were penalized for speeding, significantly altering their positions.
Second Stage Results
In the Ultimate category, Lucas Moraes of Toyota Gazoo Racing won the stage, surpassing several competitors. Despite receiving a penalty, Al Rajhi remains the leader in the overall standings with a 3-minute and 19-second advantage over Al Attiyah, who fell to third place.
In the Challenger category, Rokas Baciuska of Can-Am Factory dominated the stage, extending his lead to 10 minutes over Nicolas Cavigliasso of Taurus Factory by Wevers. Yasir Seaidan, leader of the SSV world championship, could not continue due to mechanical problems, allowing Enrico Gaspari of TH-Trucks to take the lead in this category.
Next Stage Details
The third stage, a circuit starting and finishing near the San Juan Villicum circuit, covers 478 kilometers, of which 341 are timed. This stage is considered one of the most challenging of the rally due to its varied terrain, including gravel, salt flats, and rivers.
Comments from Race Director, Pablo Eli
Pablo Eli described the upcoming stage as a cross-country test with a variety of terrains and constant changes in pace. He highlighted the difficulty of navigation, noting that additional waypoints have been added to facilitate the route.
Schedule for the Remaining Stages
- June 5: San Juan - San Juan (Liaison: 137 km / Special: 341 km / Total: 478 km)
- June 6: San Juan - La Rioja (Liaison: 254 km / Special: 412 km / Total: 666 km)
- June 7: La Rioja - Córdoba (Liaison: 301 km / Special: 218 km / Total: 519 km)
