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Stephane Peterhansel has won the Dakar Rally 14 times, and recently embarked on a brand-new project with Audi and its electric concept. Ahead of the 2024 rally, RacingNews365 caught up with the legendary Frenchman.
taken on a pioneering challenge by introducing an electric vehicle to the Dakar Rally. While the Audi RS Q e-tron is fast and powerful, its reliability has been a concern, with crashes and mechanical issues affecting its performance. However, the project has allowed experienced drivers like Stephane Peterhansel to explore a new world and work with Audi, a brand known for its knowledge and experience in motorsport and hybrids. Peterhansel had to learn the intricacies of driving an electric car, such as the absence of a gearbox, and adapt to the noise generated by the engine running constantly during stages. It remains to be seen if this venture will shape the future of competition, but Audi’s involvement has certainly sparked interest and challenges traditional notions of racing.
