Nach einem spektakulären Massenstart, verzichtet Matthias auf das Taktieren und geht mit Schmerztabletten in Führung. Aufgrund einer Zeitstrafe "wegen Speeding" verliert er Plätze. (War das Absicht ?) Ihm ist es sehr sehr recht....Nach dem heutigen Ruhetag , muss die 6. Etappe wer anderer eröffnen und er kann von hinten das Feld aufrollen.
Matthias Walkner: “It’s always fun to set off motocross-style on the beach like that, but I didn’t get the best start and then as we hit the Fesh-Fesh I found myself in clouds of dust and wasn’t able to do anything about it. It carried on like that for around 200 kilometres and it was really frustrating. Things improved towards the end of the stage where I was able to get in front and open the piste. I pushed hard then and made up some good time and was actually the first to finish. My ankle is still sore but I don’t think it is affecting my pace, especially when the adrenalin is flowing. I just need to be careful that I don’t put my foot down and twist it more when I’m riding. Now I am looking forward to the rest day tomorrow.”
KTM Fahrer und Dakar Gewinner 2017, Sam Sunderland aus England, gewinnt Etappe 5.
Sam Sunderland: “Obviously the first thing is to wish Goncalves the best after his accident – it’s always scary when you see that happen in front of you. I stayed with him for over 10 minutes but it’s difficult to gauge how long you’re actually stopped for. A lot of riders passed us and so when I got going again, I just pushed as hard as I could. It’s so difficult when you are behind like that, to know if you are gaining on the guys in front or losing ground. I saw the group just before the finish so I knew I had made up some time. I’m lying second now and it’s been a good first half to the race, but I know if the next five days are going to be anything like these we’ve just had, it’s going to end up as a seriously tough rally.”
Provisional Results Stage Five – 2019 Dakar Rally
1. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 4:11:48
2. Xavier de Soultrait (FRA), Yamaha, 4:15:11 +3:23
3. Lorenzo Santolino (ESP), Sherco, 4:15:48 +4:00
4. Adrien van Beveren (FRA), Yamaha, 4:16:14 +4:26
5. Andrew Short (USA), Husqvarna, 4:16:24 +4:36
Other KTM
6. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 4:16:24 +4:36
7. Stefan Svitko (SVK), KTM, 4:16:53 +5:05
8. Toby Price (AUT), KTM, 4:17:33
10. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 4:15:20 +4:00
20. Laia Sanz (ESP), KTM, 4:27:09 +11:58
29. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 4:34:29 +19:18
Provisional Standings after Stage Five – 2019 Dakar Rally
1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 16:51:34
2. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 16:52:33 +0:59
3. Pablo Quintanilla (CHI), Husqvarna, 16:54:26 +2:52
4. Toby Price (AUT), KTM, 16:54:55 +3:21
5. Adrien van Beveren (FRA), Yamaha, 16:58:10 +6:36
Other KTM
7. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 16:57:51 +6:17
9. Stefan Svitko (SVK), KTM, 17:18:02 +26:28
13. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 17:40:16 +48:42
19. Laia Sanz (ESP), KTM, 18:23:24 +1:37:50
21. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 18:44:19 +1:52:45
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