Former World Rally Champion Paulo Goncalves will be representing Hero MotoSports Team Rally for the first time in the Dakar Rally starting here on Sunday.
This is fourth consecutive appearance for Hero MotoSports Team Rally at the world's most gruelling and competitive rally raid.
"This is my first Dakar with Hero MotoSports and I am extremely excited," said Goncalves.
"We have had an eventful past few months and my earlier outings with the team have been very promising. I look forward to supporting the growth of this young and impressive Team."
"I'm glad to be a part of this team. It's sad that Oriol could not be fit in time for the Dakar."
"We are constantly working towards shaping young talent and it is a delight to have the promising young rider, Sebastian join the team as the fourth rider in the Rally. We have had the most successful 'Road to Dakar' campaign this year and are fully prepared for the upcoming Dakar."