‘I had a lot of fun, it was a great start of the Dakar and it helps me to get a good position to start tomorrow’ – Ross Branch

Ross Branch had a very positive start of the 2024 Dakar, after being third in the Prologue. The Hero MotoSports finished inside the podium, and had very positive feelings, setting up well for tomorrow’s stage.

In a team statement, Branch was happy with the way he rode: ‘What a great way to start the 2024 Dakar Rally! It was nice flowing and sandy tracks today, and I had a lot of fun. My Hero 450 was running amazing, and a 3rd place today helps me get a good position to start tomorrow’.

And added: ‘Looking forward to a nice long Dakar Rally, and I’m so happy and proud to be here, part of such an amazing team! Thank you to all our fans and supporters’.