Qatar Sealine Rally 2012, Stage 4
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Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain takes four out of five possible stage wins
Joan Barreda ended the Sealine Cross Country Rally with another stage victory. It was day win number four for the Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain at the debut event. Barreda powered his Husqvarna TE449 RR to the front three times at this second round of the FIM Cross Country World Championship, teammate Paulo Goncalves took one stage success - making it a brilliant team result.
Altogether the riders had to complete 1,242 special stage kilometres in the heat of the Qatar desert. A top overall result for the Husqvarna pair was only prevented by a tyre problem for Goncalves and a controversial time penalty for Barreda. It was still a great start into the first full world championship season for the young squad of team principal Wolfgang Fischer.
Barreda and Goncalves had scored a double podium recently at the season opener in Abu Dhabi. Both riders are highly motivated and eager for more success.
Paulo Goncalves: "I found a good rhythm throughout the whole rally. My strategy worked almost 100 per cent.
Only the tyre problem costed me an overall podium like in Abu Dhabi. It´s more important though to see how quickly the team makes progess. We´re competitive and I can´t wait for the next round."
Joan Barreda: "I was taking it a bit relaxed today after yesterday´s crashed. I´m battered and bruised, but still took one more stage win. Obviously I´m happy to win three stages in total. The goal was a top result overall, that didn´t happen because of the time penalty. For me each race matters to gain experience. I go home with a good feeling, knowing that I´m part of a cool team and on a perfect bike."
Wolfgang Fischer: "Congratulations to the riders and the team. All did a very good job. This race marks another important step, even if it´s not reflected in the overall result. We´ll keep on working concentrated and prepare the next races."
Sealine Cross Country Rally
Qatar
Stage 4
1. Joan Barreda (SPA) Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain 1:54:24 hrs
2. Marc Coma (SPA) KTM 2:06 min behind
3. Helder Rodrigues (POR) Yamaha 2:12
4. Jordi Viladoms (SPA) KTM 3:30
5. Ruben Faria (POR) KTM 4:27
7. Paulo Goncalves (POR) Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain 4:36
Final standings
1. Coma 13:54:43 hrs
2. Rodrigues 6:05 min behind
3. Jakub Przygonski (POL) KTM 19:23
4. Faria 22:06
5. Gerard Farres (SPA) KTM 44:02
9. Goncalves 1:19:56 hrs behind
14. Barreda 3:15:08
Joan Barreda ended the Sealine Cross Country Rally with another stage victory. It was day win number four for the Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain at the debut event. Barreda powered his Husqvarna TE449 RR to the front three times at this second round of the FIM Cross Country World Championship, teammate Paulo Goncalves took one stage success - making it a brilliant team result.
Altogether the riders had to complete 1,242 special stage kilometres in the heat of the Qatar desert. A top overall result for the Husqvarna pair was only prevented by a tyre problem for Goncalves and a controversial time penalty for Barreda. It was still a great start into the first full world championship season for the young squad of team principal Wolfgang Fischer.
Barreda and Goncalves had scored a double podium recently at the season opener in Abu Dhabi. Both riders are highly motivated and eager for more success.
Paulo Goncalves: "I found a good rhythm throughout the whole rally. My strategy worked almost 100 per cent.
Only the tyre problem costed me an overall podium like in Abu Dhabi. It´s more important though to see how quickly the team makes progess. We´re competitive and I can´t wait for the next round."
Joan Barreda: "I was taking it a bit relaxed today after yesterday´s crashed. I´m battered and bruised, but still took one more stage win. Obviously I´m happy to win three stages in total. The goal was a top result overall, that didn´t happen because of the time penalty. For me each race matters to gain experience. I go home with a good feeling, knowing that I´m part of a cool team and on a perfect bike."
Wolfgang Fischer: "Congratulations to the riders and the team. All did a very good job. This race marks another important step, even if it´s not reflected in the overall result. We´ll keep on working concentrated and prepare the next races."
Sealine Cross Country Rally
Qatar
Stage 4
1. Joan Barreda (SPA) Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain 1:54:24 hrs
2. Marc Coma (SPA) KTM 2:06 min behind
3. Helder Rodrigues (POR) Yamaha 2:12
4. Jordi Viladoms (SPA) KTM 3:30
5. Ruben Faria (POR) KTM 4:27
7. Paulo Goncalves (POR) Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain 4:36
Final standings
1. Coma 13:54:43 hrs
2. Rodrigues 6:05 min behind
3. Jakub Przygonski (POL) KTM 19:23
4. Faria 22:06
5. Gerard Farres (SPA) KTM 44:02
9. Goncalves 1:19:56 hrs behind
14. Barreda 3:15:08
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