Girona (Spain): Merce Marti and Margot Llobera will make history in January when they pair up as the first all-female team to take part in the Dakar Rally.
The duo will take the wheel at the toughest rally in the world for their FN Speed team, which from mechanics to drivers, is made up entirely of women.
Marti and co-driver Llobera will become the first all-female pairing in the rally's 44-year history, but Marti is used to breaking barriers having learnt to fly aeroplanes at the age of 17; obtained her commercial pilot's licence; became a flight instructor; and set an aviation world record.
In fact, her sporting achievements have led her to be among the '100 great Spanish adventurers of all time.'
Llobera and Martí will leave for Saudi Arabia on the 27th of December and the race take place from 1st to 14th January 2022.
AP
