2023-12-03 08:28:53
A few days before the start of the Dakar, Stéphane Peterhansel tells his story aboard the Audi RS Q e-tron.
Before its third participation in the Dakar Rally, the Audi prototype equipped with its pioneering electric powertrain, a high-voltage battery and an energy converter is revealed through its star driver Stéphane “Monsieur Dakar” Peterhansel. The Frenchman holds the absolute record for victories at the Dakar Rally with 14 coronations, 6 in the motorcycle category with Yamaha (1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1998) and 8 in the car category, with Mitsubishi (2004, 2005, 2007), Mini (2012, 2013, 2021), Peugeot (2016, 2017).
In January 2024, Audi will tackle the world’s toughest desert rally for the third time with its low-emission vehicle. “What the Audi RS Q e-tron is fundamentally capable of has been demonstrated by our drivers and co-drivers in the six stage victories and 22 further podiums in one day at the Dakar Rally since 2022,” said Rolf Michl, Managing Director. ‘Audi Motorsport. “Now it’s regarding demonstrating our performance as consistently as possible so that we can fight for the top places. » Audi Sport analyzed previous releases, identified weak points and set clear priorities for further development. Since the beginning of the summer, Dr. Leonardo Pascali, the new technical director of the project, has focused on five key topics with his development team.
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