Fernando Alonso and Marc Coma completed an eventful but invaluable learning experience at the Lichtenburg 400 in South Africa on September 13-14 with Toyota Gazoo Racing. Following successful training sessions in Namibia and Poland, the Spanish duo entered round five of the South African Cross Country Series, their first rally raid competition together in the Toyota Hilux. The crew completed a 300-kilometre Shakedown on the varied terrain of the competition route – as part of their training on September 12. This gave the pair additional seat time in the Hilux, while allowing Marc to familiarise himself with the event roadbook and onboard navigation systems used during the...
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