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Giandomenico Basso Madeira Rally

Entities: Giandomenico Basso · Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 · Rally Madeira

Overview

Italian rally veteran Giandomenico Basso returned to the Madeira Rally in Portugal on 26 July 2026 after a 13‑year hiatus, seeking a fifth victory on the island. He entered the event in a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, leading after the second special stage and expressing confidence despite strong local competition. However, on 1 August 2026, Basso suffered a fracture of the D4 vertebra during a high‑speed jump on the third special stage. The injury forced his immediate withdrawal and a three‑month ban from competition while he focuses on recovery.

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Giandomenico Basso withdraws from Rally Madeira with vertebra fracture

    Italian driver Giandomenico Basso withdrew from Rally Madeira after a D4 vertebra fracture caused by a hard landing on the Palheiro Ferreiro stage, ending his race and sidelining him for three months.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Giandomenico Basso returns to Madeira Rally aiming for fifth win

    Italian rally veteran Giandomenico Basso returns to Portugal’s Madeira Rally aiming for a fifth win after a 13‑year hiatus, confident in his Skoda Fabia and aware of strong local competition.

Sources

autosport.pt · dnoticias.pt · rallyssimo.it