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OFFICIAL START

NICE – PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS

GAZELLES PROGRAM

The City of Nice and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, are pleased to host the opening ceremonies of the 29th edition. The Gazelles assemble on the iconic Promenade des Anglais, Nice in front of Théâtre de Verdure.

This day, open to the public as of 10:00, is dedicated to the launch of the 2019 edition. Gazelles’ families, friends and partners are welcome.

10:00 – Opening of the Rallye Start Village

There are a number of partner stands to visit: Bosch Car Service, VINCI IMMOBILIER, HEC, Alpes-Maritimes League against Cancer…

10:45-11:30 – The Gazelles drop off their donations for Cœur de Gazelles.

Coeur de Gazelles partner DUPESSEY&CO receives, sorts and transports these donations to Morocco, where Cœur de Gazelles will distribute them throughout the Rallye

13:30 – A musical surprise with two 2 Gazelle artists!

Sophie Tapie, Gazelle 216 (Kiera CHAPLIN / Sophie TAPIE - https://www.sainthonore.com/en/) and singer, is pleased to perform her song “We love”.
Nathalie Lechat, Gazelle 131 (Hélène FABRE / Nathalie LECHAT - Aux bains de Cel) and professional saxophone player, is pleased to perform “Only God Can Save Our Souls” by Klingande.

14:00 – Zumba and group photo

15:00 – Official start

MEANWHILE, IN MONACO

In 2017, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc launched a new competition class for electric vehicles. His Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco is doing us the honour of giving the start for the 10 electric vehicles competing in this year’s edition.

10:30 – Official start for e-Gazelle Classin front of the Prince’s Palace in the Principality of Monaco

The teams then drive to Nice to join the rest of the Gazelles for the ceremonial start.

#FreeNasrin

Dominique Serra has dedicated this 29th edition to Nasrin Sotoudeh – prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate – who has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes for “inciting corruption and prostitution” by defending women who took off their headscarves in public.

I encourage everyone to sign the petition for her release.

SUMMARY

E-Gazelle VINCI Immobilier Class official start in Monaco

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Official start

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Best pictures of the official start, Nice

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See you in Morocco!

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A sunny start in Nice

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Relaxation and emotion before the start

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The official start

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LIVE NEWS

Leg 6
22h00

All the teams are back, let the party begin!

The last Gazelles have just reached the bivouac and will be able to enjoy a last evening in the desert.

Leg 6
20h00

8 teams still out

8 p.m.: let the party begin! 8 teams are still out in the desert.

Leg 6
19h20

Traffic jam at the finish line

Rush hour at the finish line! The Gazelles are arriving one after the other, huge smiles on their faces!

Leg 6
18h40

“A great edition”

On the finish line, Rallye regular Catherine of Team 20 (Catherine KERAMIDAS / Alexandra CHAPUIS - EIFFAGE - CBA) can't hide her pleasure!

Leg 6
18h30

Serious deception for Team 313

The Gazelles have just broken down... 4 km from the finish line! They may have to call for mechanical assistance and accept a penalty.

Leg 6
18h00

6 p.m. summary

54 teams have crossed the finish line.

Leg 6
17h30

Rankings upset…

Bad news for the Gazelles of Team 202 (Virginie DUEDAL / Fabienne GALIDIE - FRANCE ENVIRONNEMENT), fourth in the general ranking, who have just called for mechanical assistance just before CP10. This call will cost them in penalty points... and places in the ranking.

Leg 6
17h00

Stuck one more time before the finish line

One would think that the Gazelles of Team 149 (Jessica VANAKER / Micheline DELAUNAY - CLAAS FRANCE) wanted to complicate their lives one last time...

Leg 6
16h50

While some cross the finish line, others are still searching…

Teams 131, 164, and 220 have gone around the erg to the north and are lagging behind...

Leg 6
16h30

Concerto of horns at the finish line

The Gazelles signal their joy at reaching the end of a nine-day adventure.

Leg 6
15h30

“We’re finished, we’re finished”

The Gazelles of Team 600 are singing as they cross the finish line after getting all the day's checkpoints.

Leg 6
15h00

Tears of joy on the finish line

"We're so happy to be back!" exclaims Emilie of Team 507.

Leg 6
14h50

“Calling Team 117”

Team 117 has been called to order: Rallye HQ contacted them to tell them to head north.

Leg 6
14h10

Four teams back at the bivouac

Teams 154, 110, 206 and 222 have crossed the finish line.

Leg 6
13h40

Jeanette and Murielle out in the lead!

In 4x4 Class, top team Team 200 is still at the head of the pack.

Leg 6
13h20

“We laughed a lot”

Karima and Dounia of Team 222 are also back at the bivouac! Accustomed to finishing in the TOP 10, the two gazelles are Unranked this year but enjoyed themselves, and that"s the important thing!

Leg 6
13h10

First team already at the finish line!

Géraldine and Sylvie were the first to cross the finish line, at 1 p.m. The two Gazelles were not able to do the final marathon leg because of mechanical problems.

Leg 6
12h50

Team 104 heading for overtime?

Instead of going west towards the bivouac, Sandrine and Isabelle are heading north into the mountains. You'd think they didn't want to get back!

Leg 6
11h40

Teams forced to head for the bivouac

Bad news for teams that didn't get to CP4 in time and have to drive straight to the bivouac... They are Teams 145, 146, 160, 183 and 227.

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#FreeNasrin

Dominique Serra has dedicated this 29th edition to Nasrin Sotoudeh – prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate – who has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes for “inciting corruption and prostitution” by defending women who took off their headscarves in public.

I encourage everyone to sign the petition for her release.