Howz Moroccan new leader Van Beveren takes first Honda victory

American pilot Skyler Howes (Husqvarna Factory Racing) is the new leader in the general classification of the Moroccan Rally of Motorcycles after a dispute between Tin Tin and El Aiun on the second stage this Monday.

Victory in the second stage went to Frenchman Adrien van Beveren (Monster Energy Honda), who wrote his name in the history of his new brand Honda, steering his first career Golden Wing Signature motorcycle. signed his first win at the bar. his new team. He did it ahead of Argentina’s Kevin Benavides (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and America’s Ricky Brabec (Monster Energy Honda Team).

After the stage, Skyler Howes will be placed at the head of the general classification and will be in a position to assist the Botswana Ross chapter. (Hero Motorsports), after finishing the day in 4th place. He is 1:40 ahead of Australia’s Toby Price (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), who finished his 6th on Monday. Argentina’s Luciano Benavidez put Husqvarna on the provisional podium with his 3:42 minute.

Stage winner Adrian van Beveren finished fourth overall on two wheels, 3:59 ahead of Howes.

The rider from Northern France commented after his first victory with Honda: With Sam (Sunderland) and Ricky (Brabeck) we almost ran together as a team to the finish line. It’s time to get going for.”

“It’s great to win, but we have to get back into the fight tomorrow, so I have to pave the way for everyone.”

Van Bevelen

Winner of Saturday’s prologue and Sunday’s first stage, Ross Branch finished 12th on Monday, more than three minutes behind Van Beveren, and dropped to sixth in the overall standings, 4:33 behind Howes. rice field.

This Tuesday, the third of the race’s five stages takes place. It has a total of 323 km and 89 special runs, starting and ending in El Aaiun.