Abu Dhabi Dessert Challenge, stage 5: Hero MotoSports’ Joaquim Rodrigues clinches podium

Continuing his solid run throughout the rally, Joaquim Rodrigues finished in 3rd place in the overall rankings.

Hero MotoSports Team Rally completed the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge on a high with the team achieving a podium position in its last rally before the Dakar 2022. Continuing his solid run throughout the rally, Joaquim Rodrigues finished in 3rd place in the overall rankings. Pushing through multiple challenges in the final stage of the rally, including the failure of his navigation equipment, he delivered a fantastic 5th place finish on the stage, just seven minutes behind the leader.

Joaquim Rodrigues, Rider, Hero MotoSports Team Rally: “I had a failure in my navigation system on the stage, but I am happy that I was able to finish. A podium in this rally is a great result for the team, and good motivation just before the biggest race, the Dakar. This is my first podium in the championship and the fact that this is the same race where Paulo scored his first Podium in 2012 makes this result that much more special for me. I want to once again wish my teammate Buhler a speedy recovery, and thank my team and fans around the world for their constant support.”