The Taklimakan Rally delivered high-octane drama in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as Lithuania's Arunas Gelazninkas roared to victory in Stage 3! 🏍️ His teammate Martin Michek, an early favorite, faced a mid-stage crash that shook up the motorcycle division's title race. Talk about a plot twist! 🔄
Gelazninkas conquered the grueling 279.44km desert course in 3h32m52s, proving consistency is key. Meanwhile, China's own Su Haotian and navigator Ma Wenke blazed through the car division's 334.61km route in 3h34m42s, keeping local fans hyped. 🚗💨
Stage 4 kicks off Saturday with a 246km sprint to Luopu County in Hotan Prefecture. Will Gelazninkas extend his lead? Can Michek bounce back? The desert sands are keeping secrets… for now. 🌵✨
