DACIA

"I’am a little bit desapointed because we were ready to make a really good job and extend our lead, but we scored 18 points and we are still in front. We are so happy to share the first time experience in South Africa. Country is so nice and people so welcoming that I wish we will come back as soon as possible.”

EB

• A trained engineer, Edouard Boulanger competed in his first Dakar on a motorbike in 2011 but did not finish.
• The Frenchman then specialised in navigation and became a talented mapman for the KTM and Toyota teams.
• He took the right-hand seat for the first time in 2014 with Australian Geoff Olholm (retirement) before joining Stéphane Peterhansel at Mini. For his first attempt in a leading vehicle, he won the 2021 Dakar. The Frenchmen continued to race together at Audi but with less success.
• Following the withdrawal of the German carmaker, this accomplished triathlete was selected by Nasser Al Attiyah for the 2024 season. It's a partnership working perfectly: three wins this year and a W2RC world championship title for both driver and co-driver.