Mark Mateschitz Impresses at Rally Morocco
In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Mark Mateschitz, the son of Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, achieved his best result to date during the third stage of the Rally Morocco on Thursday. Competing under the pseudonym Mark Mustermann, the Salzburg native secured an impressive 23rd place in the top category, finishing with just over a 40-minute deficit. The day was dominated by rallying legend Sébastien Loeb, who claimed the stage victory. Meanwhile, Victoria Swarovski, racing as Vic Flip, finished in 31st place, currently ranking 29th overall. After a challenging first stage where he did not finish, Mateschitz now stands at 42nd overall.
Matthias Walkner Faces Challenges in T4-SSV Class
In the T4-SSV category, Matthias Walkner and his Spanish co-driver Oriol Mena encountered difficulties, losing their lead on Thursday. Walkner described the day as a rollercoaster ride, explaining, "We got lost early on and lost about nine minutes. From then on, I pushed as hard as I could. The pace in the dunes was incredible, and it was so much fun to drive. Over the next 100 kilometers, I managed to make up three minutes. However, we suffered two punctures which cost us another nine minutes. We kept pushing and managed to recover four minutes at the end, but overall, we lost about ten minutes." Currently, Walkner ranks second in the overall standings of his class, trailing by slightly over five minutes. With two stages remaining, the victory in the Rally Morocco remains within reach. He stated, "Let's see what the last two days will bring."
As reported by sn.at.
