JACOPO CERUTTI WINS AND TAKES BACK THE LEAD IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS, FRANCESCO MONTANARI THIRD |
Team Aprilia Tuareg Racing is back in the lead of the 2025 Africa Eco Race overall standings thanks to Jacopo Cerutti’s victory in the third stage of the rally raid. The podium was rounded out by an outstanding Francesco Montanari, finishing third at the end of the Tagounite to Touizgui stage.
The third stage, 546.51 km long, took the riders to the Touizgui Oasis, with a long special trial characterized by new trails over deep sand and rocky routes. Many of the sections were brand new, increasing the difficulty navigating and putting the rider’s technical and strategic capabilities to the test. Jacopo Cerutti took another stage win and moved back into the lead, finishing first overall with a gap of +3’19’’ ahead of his closest rival. Francesco Montanari’s performance is also worth a mention, as he took his second podium in a row with a solid third place, finishing +22’04’’ behind the stage winner. Marco Menichini finished the stage ninth overall, +50’53’’ behind the leader. JACOPO CERUTTI FRANCESCO MONTANARI |
Posted on January 4, 2025 by Michael Le Pard