LAIA SANZ, SARA PRICE, DANIA AKEEL Face Challenges at Portugal Rally-Raid
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March 23, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- LAIA SANZ crashed her Ebro S800 on the opening stage after hitting challenging terrain, eventually finishing 36th overall despite the early setback in brutal Portuguese conditions.
- SARA PRICE battled back from losing over an hour on day three to win two stages for Defender Rally Team, securing third in Stock category alongside navigator Sean Berriman.
- DANIA AKEEL’s campaign ended in retirement after suffering persistent engine problems across the opening two days, forcing her Taurus T3 Max out before SS2 completion.
- PUCK KLAASSEN piloted her G-ECKO to seventh overall and fifth among W2RC-registered Challenger crews, teaming with navigator Augusto Sanz for consistent points-paying performance.
UPCOMING:
- DesafĂo Ruta 40, Argentina – May 24-29, 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.fia.com
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