Overview

• Gaz and Yin, former spouses and one of the five competing pairs, were eliminated after arriving last at the Shangri-La checkpoint.
• The duo’s elimination followed a major navigational mistake that left them 1,800 kilometers away from the checkpoint when other teams arrived.
• Brian and Melvyn emerged as the leaders at Shangri-La, solidifying their position as frontrunners in the 14,000 km journey from China to India.
• Fans expressed disappointment at the elimination format, with many calling for changes to allow all teams to complete the race.
• Four teams remain in the competition as they continue toward Kanniyakumari, India, with strict budget and technology restrictions in place.