Pablo Quintanilla takes over.
In Atacama Rally heeft Paul Quintanilla took over the leadership. In the third stage with a test of almost 260 kilometers, the Husqvarna rider was by far the fastest. This stage also became British Sam sunderland second now followed by Kevin Benavidez. The Argentinian loses the lead to Quintanilla after two stage victories (photo). The Chilean has almost a five-minute lead over the Honda rider, third man Toby Price is more than twelve minutes behind the leader.
Result Stage 3:
1 Paul Quintanilla The Husqvarna
2 Sam Sunderland GB KTM +3,46
3 Kevin Benavides Arg Honda +6,49
4 Paulo Goncalves Por Honda +7,47
5 Toby Price Aus KTM +7,55
Standings after Stage 3:
1 Paul Quintanilla The Husqvarna
2 Kevin Benavides Arg Honda +4,56
3 Toby Price Aus KTM +12,06
4 Sam Sunderland GB KTM +21,45
5 Matthias Walkner A KTM +21,57
By: Steven van Kempen/KEMCO
Photo: Rally Zone
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