Rally du Maroc 2022: Paulo Rui Ferreira on a Yamaha wins SSV Open Category in Rallye du Maroc

The duo Paulo Rui Ferreira / David Monteiro on a Yamaha YXZ 1000R Rally Edition of the Yamaha Powered by X-Raid Team won the SSV Open Category in Rallye du Maroc 2022 in a competition dominated by João Ferreira until he was victim of mechanical problems.

The last day of the race didn't count with the participation of João Ferreira and his experienced navigator Filipe Palmeiro who, besides the problems felt in the fourth stage, had to return to Portugal where the driver will, this weekend, defend the championship leadership in the sixth and penultimate stage of the competition.

"Yesterday was not the best day because João, right at the beginning of the stage, had a mechanical problem that forced him to abandon and he couldn't do almost anything of the stage. David and I managed to do the complete stage, however, it was a very hard day with a lot of rock and fesh fesh. It was the longest and most difficult day of the whole rally. However, we managed to finish without any major problems. We had some punctures and got lost a few times, but everything was within the normal range", said Paulo Rui Ferreira upon arrival in Agadir after the last stage of the Rallye du Maroc 2022, who added: "Today only I lined up. The stage was short and very fun, and it was an excellent day because I ended up winning the open category. The balance of the rally couldn't be better. The car is fabulous, very fun and easy to drive. Now we will prepare our next race which will be in Portalegre at the end of the month."

Source PRF Team