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Marc Coma consolidated his lead in Qatar

April 20, 2012, 11:11 a.m.

 

Third in today's stage, the pilot MRW extends to nearly six minutes their lead in the overall Cross-Country Rally Sealine, lacking the last day.

 

After three days in the desert Tasting, Marc Coma is the strong leader of the second round of the World Cross-Country Rally will conclude tomorrow in the United Arab Emirate. Winner in the first stage and third in the special held yesterday, the pilot was able to print MRW today a strong pace that has allowed adding a new third part, and above all, increase his lead in the overall standings.

 

With a link of 7 kilometers and a special section of 358 competitive kilometers, Coma now has faced the longest stage of the rally, which has completed with flying colors. Started third and after passing the 40 miles to Joan Barreda and Helder Rodrigues-that have been lost, has been opening track to the end, leaving behind their rivals and expanding the difference from the Portuguese, who is second overall, nearly six minutes. Finally, Coma crossed the line with Paulo Gonçalves, who started just behind the pilot is over MRW and imposing on the stage, with 4 seconds ahead of Jordi Viladoms-second-and 1 minute and 58 seconds on Avia.

 

The pilot MRW ahead the last 209 competitive kilometers and 75 liaison, for tomorrow will end to the second round of the World.