Bruno Crivilin (Honda Racing) delivered a commanding performance to win the 28th Rally RN 1500, securing both the overall classification and the Moto1 category after five days of competition across Rio Grande do Norte and Paraíba.
The Brazilian rider took the lead during Stage 2 and never looked back, building his victory on consistency and pace. With three stage wins in the opening four days, Crivilin entered the final stage with a solid advantage and managed the race strategically to seal the overall win. The rally marked the opening round of both the Sportbay Brazilian Rally Raid Championship and the Latin American Rally Raid Championship, with nearly 1,000 km covered, including 946 km of timed specials.
The final stage began in Monteiro (Paraíba), with competitors leaving early for a 53 km liaison before tackling a 152.49 km timed section. The stage, totalling 213.42 km, concluded in Nova Jerusalém, in Brejo da Madre de Deus (Pernambuco).
Opening the stage, Crivilin opted for a measured pace, focusing on avoiding risks. His fourth-place finish on the day was enough to confirm victory, finishing more than six minutes ahead of his closest rival.
Gabriel Bruning (Yamaha IMS Rally Team) secured second place overall, while Adrien Metge (Yamaha) completed the podium. Ricardo “Bob” Martins and Wesley Macedo rounded out the top five.
“It’s my second time at RN1500 and it’s a rally I really enjoy. It’s more technical, with fewer high-speed sections and more demanding specials, plus the sand always plays a role. This year everything came together. I had very few issues and managed to lead into the final day. Today I controlled the pace to secure the result. I’m very happy with the win—the team worked perfectly and the bike was faultless throughout,” said Crivilin.
With this result, the Honda rider leaves the event leading the Brazilian championship standings.
In Moto1, Crivilin led the way, ahead of Adrien Metge and Gabriel “Tomate” Soares.
The Moto2 category saw Gabriel Bruning take the win and early championship lead. Marcelo Medeiros, making his transition from quads, finished second, followed by Richard Fliter.
In Moto3, Wesley Macedo dominated the category, winning all five stages to claim the title. Ricardo Medeiros and Rodolfo Pereira completed the podium.
The Moto Over category was won by Ricardo “Bob” Martins, with Jomar Grecco finishing second and José de Deus third.
In Moto Brasil, reserved for locally manufactured bikes, Moara Sacilotti claimed victory, ahead of Alexandre Valadares and Bárbara Neves.
Finally, in the Moto Big Trail class, Ricardo Martins (Yamaha Ténéré 700) took top honours, with Lázaro Henrique and Juvenal Santos securing second and third positions.
The next round of the Sportbay Brazilian Rally Raid Championship will be the Rally Minas Brasil, scheduled from May 13 to 17 in Araxá.
At continental level, the Latin American Rally Raid Championship continues with the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina (May 24–29), followed by the Rally Jalapão in June and the SARR in October, with one result dropped from the final standings.
Bruno Crivilin (Honda Racing) – 15h26m20s
Gabriel Bruning (Yamaha IMS Rally Team) – 15h32m30s
Adrien Metge (Yamaha IMS Rally Team) – 16h13m21s
Ricardo “Bob” Martins (Yamaha IMS Rally Team) – 16h14m50s
Wesley Macedo (GasGas Brasil) – 16h21m04s
Source: CBM
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