Kevin Benavidez, double Argentine champion of the Dakar Rally, with a reserved prognosis after an accident

The KTM Argentine, double champion of the Dakar Rally, was injured in training at a motocross circuit outside Salta; His communications team just reported the incident today and is asking for “privacy.”

Concern for the health of Kevin Benavides (Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images).

Argentine pilot Kevin Benavides (KTM), two-time motorcycle champion of the Dakar Rally, is “with a reserved prognosis” after suffering a accident on May 11 in Saltahis press team reported this Wednesday.

According to the released statement, the pilot was training at the Mantillo Mx Park circuit, a motocross and enduro track located outside of Salta, the hometown of the brothers Kevin and Luciano Benavides, when he experienced an accident that left him in the present.in a delicate situation.”

“At this time we are asking the media and the general public maintain care and respect regarding the information disseminated, because it’s a delicate situation,” continued in the text released by his press team.

The Red Bull KTM Racing Factory rider is preparing for the fourth round of the World Raid Rally Championship (W2RC), the Desafío Ruta 40, which will take place from June 1 to 7 in the provinces of Córdoba, San Juan and La Rioja.

“We ask for that Respect the privacy of Kevin Benavides and his family in this difficult time,” He repeated to finish the text signed by his head of press, communication and sports marketing, Soledad Moyano.

The 35-year-old pilot is the eldest of the two Benavides brothers – Luciano is 28-, both dedicated to motorcycling with great success. In 2016, he became the first Argentine to win a stage in the prestigious Dakar Rally. Five years later, it became eThe first rider in the country to become the champion of the legendary race in the motorcycle category after defeating big names like the American Ricky Brabec or the Australian Toby Price.

In 2023 he repeated the feat, won with a difference of only 43 seconds to Price, and fulfill his dream of becoming champion with two different teams: Honda and KTM.

KTM Team Details

For its part, the KTM team reported that the athlete “He was admitted to the hospital with a fractured left arm and head”. And added: “The accident leaves Benavides out of his next local race, the Desafío Ruta 40, which will be held in Argentina from June 1 to 7.”

“We greatly appreciate the support and concern of all fans, fans and colleagues of the sport. We want to assure you that, As soon as we have an official medical report or any relevant information to pass on to you, you will be notified. updated through official channels”, he concluded.

Source: Tycsports

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