The motorsport subsidiary of the Hero MotoCorp, Hero MotoSports Team Rally, made a strong debut in the ADDC 2023 by securing a remarkable Top-10 finish in the prologue stage.
About the success of the Team
The team’s skilled riders demonstrated exceptional navigational skills and technical expertise as they navigated the challenging terrain of the desert. With this impressive start, the team is poised to make a mark in the competition and hopes to clinch the top spot in the upcoming stages. The Hero MotoSports Team Rally has a reputation for their grit and determination, and they have once again proved their mettle in the world of motorsports.
Since, they have made it to the top-10 finish, Hero MotorSports Team is all set to enter into the second round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), with a two-rider line-up. The team consists of skilled riders Sebastian Buhler and Ross Branch, who will be competing in the Rally GP class at Abu Dhabi. Both riders gave impressive performances during the Prologue stage, with Ross securing the 5th position and Buhler closely following in 7th place. Their impressive start positions are sure to give them an advantage as they embark on the first stage of the race on February 27th.
Ross Branch, a seasoned Dakar stage winner, is eagerly anticipating an exciting performance in Abu Dhabi. Despite being a newcomer to the Hero MotoSports team, Branch’s skills shone through in the ADDC 2022, where he claimed a remarkable victory in Stage 2 of the race. Sebastian Buhler, who secured his first-ever Dakar stage podium in January 2023, has been gaining confidence on the Hero 450 Rally. The impressive form of both riders bodes well for the team’s chances in Abu Dhabi and promises some exhilarating moments on the track.
About the ADDC 2023
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is the second round of the FIM Rally-Raid World Championship, following the Dakar Rally. This Championship league promises to be an exhilarating event for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. The highly anticipated competition will feature the world’s most skilled riders, who will be racing across various terrains and landscapes in a thrilling test of endurance and skill. With multiple stages spanning across different countries, the championship is sure to offer fans an incredible spectacle of high-speed action and nail-biting suspense.
The Top riders and teams from across the world have converged at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2023, all are eager to achieve the victory in the championship. The competition promises to be intense, with participants pushing their limits across the unforgiving sands of Arabia. The first official stage of the ADDC 2023 is set to take place on Monday, February 27th, covering a grueling 242 km stretch from Al Dhannah city to the bivouac in Qasr Al Sarab.