Jacopo Cerutti sealed the victory in the Africa Eco Race this Saturday, despite Pol Tarres winning the 11th and penultimate stage. Tomorrow is a day of celebration with the traditional arrival on the shores of Lac Rose in Dakar and only 15km timed.
On a Saturday when the riders arrived in Senegal, the selective sector had 247.61km between Akjoujt (Mauritania) and Boubene (Senegal). Tarres (Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team) was the fastest, taking 2h15m05s. Attilio Fert (France Road Book/KTM) came second, 7m33s behind, followed by Cerutti (Aprilia Racing GCorse) at 9m32s. Alessandro Botturi (Yamaha Ténéré World Raid Team) set the fourth fastest time, losing exactly two minutes to Cerutti in the fight for victory.
With only the final stage remaining, Cerutti leads and is the virtual winner, with a 6m38s advantage over Botturi. Tarres is third, 24m59s behind. Alexandre Vaudan (Casteu Trophy/KTM) and Fert complete the top five, after the Frenchman overtook Marco Aurelio Fontana (Honda Genuine Oil).
Top ten of Stage 11:
Top ten overall:
