Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Teamâs Adrien Van Beveren Retires From 2020 Dakar Rally Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team endured another difficult day at the 2020 Dakar Rally, despite Xavier de Soultrait and Franco Caimi improving their positions in the overall general classification following the completion of the eventâs third stage. With challenging navigation, thick dust and GPS issues ensuring many difficult hours in the saddle for all competitors, the day proved especially tough for Adrien Van Beveren, who saw his Dakar aspirations ended following a high-speed crash shortly after the start of the stage. The second leg of the eventâs marathon stage, day three saw riders complete a 504-kilometre looped stage that took competitors through breathtaking scenery and canyons to the north of the country. The 427-kilometre special stage was effectively shortened by the organisers â after the full distance had been completed â due to competitor GPS issues that left many riders unable to find key waypoints. Sadly, stage three marked the end of the 2020 Dakar Rally for Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Teamâs Adrien Van Beveren. Crashing shortly after the start of the special stage Adrien was thrown from his WR450F Rally at approximately 120 kilometres per hour, landing heavily on his right side. Attended to quickly by fellow competitors, he was soon in the eventâs medical helicopter and taken to the medical centre in the bivouac. Adrien fractured a collarbone and has been transported to hospital for observation.
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