Erfoud, Morocco – October 15, 2025 – The EBRO Audax Motorsport team continues to make steady progress in the Rallye du Maroc. During the third stage, the second loop around Erfoud, the Spanish squad faced another physically demanding route. Laia Sanz and co-driver Taye Perry worked hard through 323 timed kilometres, finishing once again in the top 20, this time 19th, 21 minutes and 13 seconds behind stage winner Henk Lategan. In the overall standings, they hold 16th position.
The first part of the stage closely resembled the previous day’s route, alternating between broken tracks, sandy riverbeds, and a crossing of the Erg Chebbi dunes from north to south. The second half, however, was more varied and, in some sections, rougher. The day provided the team with valuable feedback to keep refining the EBRO s800 XRR, the car they will compete with in the 2026 Dakar Rally.
“Once again, it was a very tough stage with many different types of terrain. We started quite well, but in the dunes the car began to overheat slightly, so we slowed down as a precaution. The final section was very broken and punishing, so we took it easy. In the end, what matters here is to avoid any setbacks, keep covering kilometres, and keep improving the car to feel more comfortable and push harder at the Dakar,” explained Laia Sanz.
One of the added challenges for Sanz is adapting to her new co-driver Taye Perry, who replaces Maurizio Gerini, sidelined by appendicitis. Together, they form one of only two 100% female teams in the rally. Born in South Africa and based in Germany, Perry is a former biker like Sanz. She raced one edition of the Dakar Rally on a motorcycle before switching to four wheels as a professional co-driver, a role she has held for the past five years.
“It’s a bit more stressful because I’ve always competed with Maurizio Gerini, and listening to him in the car felt completely natural. Now, I need to focus more, and it’s not easy — driving fatigue combined with the language difference requires extra mental effort,” said Sanz. “Still, I’m happy. Taye is doing a great job, and we’re getting to know each other better every day.”
Tomorrow, Thursday, brings the fourth and penultimate stage of the Rallye du Maroc. The EBRO Audax Motorsport team will face a 379 km route, including a 284 km timed special, mostly on sandy and gravel tracks.
Source: EBRO Audax Motorsport
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