India’s top rider C S Santosh pulled out of the Desert Storm following his crash in leg three of the cross-country rally, giving Aaron Mare and Santolino Lorenzo an opening to fight for the lead going into the remaining two days. The team said Santosh did not suffer a major injury and his withdrawal from the event was a precautionary step. READ | CS Santosh stays in lead after leg 2 at Desert Storm“There was a lot of dust around and the visibility was not good. READ | Dakar Rally 2018: CS Santosh finishes career-best 35th, Carlos Sainz wins car sectionLorenzo, a former World Junior Enduro Champion, now feels victory in his maiden Desert Storm is possible. Rajendra RE and Imran Pasha of TVS Racing had to retire from the event due to technical issues.

Source: Hindustan Times March 22, 2018 14:59 UTC