Morocco holds key to Branch's title hopes

The Hero MotoSports rider returns to action at the Rallye du Maroc from September 28 to October 3 knowing anything short of a strong finish could end his hopes of reclaiming the world title. After a difficult opening three rounds, the local rider heads into the championship's two-month break with little room for error. Branch sits eighth in the RallyGP standings on 31 points, 36 behind defending world champion, Daniel Sanders who leads the standings on 67 points.

Tosha Schareina (64) and Luciano Benavides (61) have also built healthy advantages, leaving Branch with a mountain to climb over the final two rounds.