The Ecuadorian pilot was ranked 37th among the light prototypes of the fourth stage, two other Ecuadorian motorcyclists completed the route.
After an outstanding performance in the third stage, this Wednesday was not the best for the Ecuadorian pilot Sebastián Guayasamín, 37th place in the day’s classification among the lightweight prototypes, the fourth day of the Dakar Rally that is run in Saudi Arabia.
The Ecuadorian machine presented transmission problems and lost time in repair, so it took 7 hours 43 minutes 48 seconds complete the 465 kilometers from the longest special of the 44th edition of the Dakar, 3 hours 18 minutes 35 seconds behind the winner of the day, American Seth Quintero (Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team USA).
With his performance, the tricolor fell to position 16 of the general classification commanded by Chilean Francisco López (EKS-South Racing), who ended up “satisfied” with what was stated this Wednesday.
“It has been a stage with a lot of navigation, with dunes. A real test for the vehicle, who has responded very well ”, said the Chilean, followed in the general classification by the Swede Sebastian Eriksson (EKS-South Racing), and the Frenchman Philippe Pinchedez (Pinch Racing).
On motorcycles, solo two Ecuadorians took the exit of the fourth day, this after the fall of Juan José Puga (Puga Team) on Tuesday, resulting in a dislocated collarbone. The tricolor was evacuated by helicopter, but the organization will allow him to be part of the fifth stage.
The best located of the nationals was Alex Cueva (Xraids Experience), which ended the section between Al Qaisumah and Riyadh in position 116, While Juan Carlos Puga (Puga Team) completed the tour in the locker 130. The winner in this category was the Spanish Joan Barreda (Monster Energy Honda).
The leader in this category is the British Sam Sunderland (GasGas Factory Racing), Cueva is located in position 116 and Puga in 128. In the general classification, Juan José Puga appears in position 138, but despite his fall in the third stage and the non-participation in the fourth day, he will be able to start this Thursday, with a accumulated penalty of 48 hours 18 minutes.
In cars, the Qatari Nasser Al Attiyah (Toyota) was the winner after the penalty, decided upon arrival, to Saudi Yazeed Al Rajhi (Toyota).
With this, Al Attiyah reinforces his leadership in the general classification, extending his margin by 25 seconds over Frenchman Sebastien Loeb (Bahrain raid Xtreme), second of that general and also of the day on Wednesday.
The fifth stage will be held in Riyadh, with a route that includes 214 kilometers of connection and 346 kilometers of special. (D)
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