Mar 13 • 08:36 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Benediktas Vanagas confirmed who will take the position of the permanent navigator

Benediktas Vanagas reaffirms the decision to reinstate navigator Aisvydas Paliukėnas as vital for the team's future endeavors in motorsport.

Benediktas Vanagas highlighted the precision and work ethic demonstrated by his team, particularly focusing on the navigator Aisvydas Paliukėnas. Despite the crew not achieving their short-term goals at the Dakar Rally, Vanagas believes that the overall preparation and team chemistry indicate that the choice of navigator was correct. He praised Paliukėnas as a model of professionalism, emphasizing his commitment to dedicating weekends to the sport over a six-month period, which has contributed to the team's success this year.

Following the Dakar, Aisvydas Paliukėnas has little time to rest before returning to competitive racing. He quickly transitioned back into his role as a navigator in international competitions. Vanagas noted that after the Dakar, Paliukėnas returned to Saudi Arabia for an international event in Hail, marking the start of the World Baja Cup and the Middle Eastern Baja Cup. This swift return to racing demonstrates the ongoing demands and competitive nature of the sport.

Vanagas looks to the future with optimism, stating that both Aisvydas and the team have a busy schedule ahead, particularly looking towards 2026. This indicates a long-term commitment to their motorsport endeavors and suggests that they are preparing for upcoming challenges and opportunities in various international racing events, thereby solidifying their reputation in the motorsport community.

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