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Mitchel van den Brink takes third place in Dubai Baja

Mitchel van den Brink and navigator Bart van Heun secured an impressive third place in their debut at the Dubai Baja. Driving a Can-Am buggy for the Portuguese South Racing team, they made their mark in the competitive SSV class during the challenging desert rally.

Strong Performance Despite Setbacks

The duo delivered a solid performance, though technical issues left them with mixed feelings. A power issue in the first stage placed them fourth, and a broken damper in the second stage cost them valuable time. Nevertheless, they overtook several rivals and secured third place after Khalid Aljafla dropped out, finishing behind Nasser Al-Attiyah and Edouard Pons.

Promising Debut

Mitchel reflected positively on the experience: “We delivered a strong performance and made a good impression. This was excellent preparation for the Dakar Rally.” The enthusiasm from South Racing also offers future opportunities: “It might open doors for a more extensive program.”

With this result, the 22-year-old from Harskamp has once again proven his talent as he sets his sights on the Dakar Rally, where he will compete in the truck category.

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