The three balloons (AUT, BEL, FIN) are approaching the North of Africa. Landfall could be within 5 hours if the current altitude is maintained.
Another option is to fly very low and benefit from an easterly aircurrent. Forecast is for increasing winds between Sierra Nevada (Spain) and Atlas (Africa).
Remark: Africa is defined as “outside the competition area”. These 3 teams will receive no result – irrespectively of the great performance they may achieve during this race.
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