# Fenix Rally competition in Tunisia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fenix-rally-competition-in-tunisia
> Updated: 2026-10-31T08:28:59.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 3.

Belgian drivers Pascal Feryn and Koen Wauters began the Fenix Rally in Djerba with strong performances during the prologue. Feryn finished second in the car category and seventh overall, while Wauters finished third in the car category and eighth overall.

As the rally progressed, Wauters encountered significant mechanical difficulties. During the fourth stage, a broken axle and damaged brake line on his Toyota Hilux required assistance from teammate Feryn. Subsequent engine overheating caused by an air bubble in the fuel system led to a three-hour delay, dropping Wauters to 33rd place in the general classification. During this period, Feryn maintained a more stable performance, moving to 52nd place overall and seventh in the car category.

Despite earlier technical setbacks, such as a broken belt, the drivers recovered strongly toward the end of the event. In the penultimate stage, which was shortened to 104 km after heavy rainfall turned a dried lake bed into an impassable marsh, Pascal Feryn and Kurt Keysers secured second place in their Toyota Hilux. Koen Wauters and Tom De Leeuw took third place in that same stage. In the final standings, Wauters finished fourth overall, while Feryn finished eleventh. Both drivers expressed satisfaction with their performance and indicated interest in the upcoming Spanish rally raid championship.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Fenix Rally concludes with Feryn Dakar Sport finishing in top positions

Feryn Dakar Sport drivers Koen Wauters and Pascal Feryn completed the Fenix Rally, securing fourth and eleventh place overall after overcoming mechanical issues and weather-related stage cancellations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fenix-rally-concludes-with-feryn-dakar-sport-finishing-in-top-positions

### 2026-10-28: Koen Wauters faces mechanical setbacks in Fenix Rally

Koen Wauters has faced multiple mechanical failures, including a broken axle and engine overheating, during the Fenix Rally in Tunisia, impacting his overall ranking.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koen-wauters-faces-mechanical-setbacks-in-fenix-rally

### 2026-10-25: Pascal Feryn and Koen Wauters secure strong start in Fenix Rally

Pascal Feryn and Koen Wauters delivered strong performances in the Fenix Rally prologue in Djerba, securing top positions in the car category.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pascal-feryn-and-koen-wauters-secure-strong-start-in-fenix-rally

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Cite as: Fenix Rally competition in Tunisia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fenix-rally-competition-in-tunisia