4-Rider Squad of Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team Announced for Dakar Rally 2020
Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team has announced its four-rider squad for Dakar Rally 2020 at the first edition of TVS MotoSoul in Goa. The 2020 Dakar Rally is scheduled to take place between January 5th and 17th in Saudi Arabia. The team includes seasoned racer Michael Metge (France), Enduro Champion Lorenzo Santolino (Spain), and Johnny Aubert (France), and India’s ace rider Harith Noah who is set to make his debut at the Dakar Rally. The Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team, has had an impressive year with strong performances at all international events in 2019 including Merzouga Rally, Desert Storm, Baja Aragon, and aims for a strong finish at Dakar 2020.
Dakar 2020 is the 42nd edition of the annual international Rally-Raid, which is set to take place in the dunes of Saudi Arabia. The rally race will go through unknown landscapes, unexpected challenges, and unbelievable memories. The rally commences at Jeddah passing through Riyadh and culminating at Al Qiddiya. This is Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team’s sixth consecutive year of participation in the Rally.
Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team, lead rider Michael Metge is gearing for his seventh outing at this gruelling Rally this year, and Lorenzo Santolino will make his second appearance at Dakar Rally. The team also welcomes Johnny Aubert, who finished sixth in Dakar 2018 bringing with him 35 years of racing experience. The fourth rider, Harith Noah is one of the brightest talent from India and has shown tremendous performance in the international rallies.
Indian rider and Dakar 2019 finisher Aravind KP, who has been part of the TVS Racing team since 2006, sustained a leg injury during his practice session earlier in the year due to which he will not be participating in Dakar Rally 2020. KP successfully completed the 2019 edition of Dakar making him the only Indian to finish the gruesome rally at 37th position.
