Pablo Quintanilla has claimed second overall at Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

It’s been a long way but Airohriders overcomes the challenge.

Pablo Quintanilla has claimed second overall, earning his best result at the event by putting in an excellent performance over the entire 12 stages.

Pablo Quintanilla: “I feel amazing. To spend most of 2019 in recovery and now to be here with my best ever result makes me extremely grateful. I never thought that I would be in this position at the beginning of the race. I would like to thank the team for their hard work over these two weeks – they have done an amazing job. Overall, my race has gone really well, it’s been a tough event for everybody, and the main goal was always to reach the finish. A podium at the Dakar is like a dream come true, especially after such a hard one this year. I still want that win so I’ll work hard and be back next year.”

Dakar 2020, Ranking after the final stage 12

2. Pablo Quintanilla (Husqvarna)

12. Adrien Metge (Sherco)

22. Jacopo Cerutti (Husqvarna)

credits: husqvarna-motorcycle.com