The first stage of the Dakar Rally 2016 was canceled due to the difficult conditions caused by torrential rainfall. The organizers were not able to provide participants with appropriate security measures – said the director of the event Etienne Lavigne.
Sunday’s stage was supposed to have more than 600 km, including 227 km special stage for motorcycles and 258 km for cars and lead from Rosario to Villa Carlos Paz. Storms and downpours that occurred in the area of the special stage, caused initially decided to delay the start by two hours, and then the final appeal stage.
“Dakar does not stop the rain, just a situation where we could not ensure appropriate security conditions. The aircraft for connectivity on the route could not take off, like helicopters. There it looked like also to have to improve visibility” – explained Lavigne.
“It was a very good decision – rated driver Orlen Team Marek Dabrowski. – Helicopters could not fly in such a storm, also on the road was a river that overflowed and were impassable. By this rain and rushing rivers occurred in previous rallies for several plays.
Adam Malysz mentioned that the rain, which flooded the fields, meadows and roads, could be expected. “Even before the departure of the Polish we had information about downpours and that something this could take place. It’s a shame this episode. Well let us enter the rally, because on Monday we go once a special stage length of over 500 km. “
rain, gales and storms that prevented competition on Sunday, were favorable for … Rafal Sonik.
“I can not complain. Dojazdówce damaged by heavy rain on my navigation device and we took off on time, they cease to act now on a special stage. So I had a lot of luck. Organizer mentioned to me both iritrack, as well as GPS so I can safely get to the bivouac in Villa Carlos Paz “- said the winner of the event Dakar 2015 in the category of quads.
Forecast for Monday are not optimistic.” It has to be the same as on Sunday – said Dabrowski. – Conditions are unstable, so each stage, which will take effect, will be extremely heavy, and the rate likely to shuffle. Heavy rains are expected not only in Argentina but also in Bolivia, “- he added.
The 38th edition of the Dakar started on Saturday in Buenos Aires. The prologue was, however, abandoned after passing 59 car crews as a result of the accident. Auto led by debuting in this rally a Chinese woman fell into the crowd of supporters injuring at least ten people, including two seriously. Most victims is 10-year-old boy and his 34-year-old father. Both of them suffered life-threatening injuries, including head and spine.
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