Volkswagen has taken the Rally Transiberico lead following the seven kilometre long prologue. Carlos Sainz/Michel Perin, driving a Volkswagen Race Touareg 2, recorded the day’s best time, 4.7 seconds ahead of Nissan driver Colin McRae. Â
Portugese driver, Carlos Sousa, and his German co-driver, Andreas Schulz, claimed eleventh place on the first day of the opening round of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans.
The Rally Transiberico continues today with the longest leg. Two stages, each of 189 kilometres, will be completed on the 890 km long route to the Spanish town of Badajoz.
Standings after Stage 1:
1.   Carlos Sainz/Michel Perin, VW Race Touareg 2, 6min6.8sec; 2.   Colin McRae/Jean-Marc Fortin, Nissan Navara, 6:11.5; 3.   Miguel Barbosa/Luis Ramalho, Proto Dessoude, 6:12.6; 4.   Joan Roma/Lucas Cruz, Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, 6:15.3; 5.   Luc Alphand/Gilles Piccard, Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, 6:19.2
SUBSCRIBE BELOW TO READ THE FULL STORY
RallySport Magazine Subscription
Select Subscription Level
Select Subscription Length
Recurring Subscription Cost
A subscription to RallySport Magazine give you access to all our rally
content from Australia, New Zealand and around the world – with news,
features and experiences nobody can match.
Our team are dedicated to providing an unrivalled experience which
shares, supports and promotes the sport of rallying.
By clicking "Subscribe Now" you agree to receive news, offers and updates on RallySport Magazine.
If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you can update your preferences in My Account.
We will commence charging your payment method after the 7 day free trial expires.
If you cancel after expiry of your trial, cancellation will take effect from the end of your current monthly subscription period.
You will not be refunded any fees paid to RallySport Magazine unless otherwise set out in the terms and conditions.
Account Created!
Welcome to RallySport Magazine VIP Membership.
Get ready for your rally news experience to completely transform.
Start browsing news, exclusive VIP content or check out your account.
