Dakar – Argentina awaits Orlando Terranova

Aligned in auto since 2009, Orlando Newfoundland has continued to progress, obtaining two fifth places overall during the last two editions. The 35-year-old Argentinian will be favored by the lively Albiceleste public from the start which will be given this Sunday. He hopes to join the fight at the forefront. “I really believe that the 2015 Dakar will be very interesting, much more competitive with a big fight between quality drivers. In itself this Dakar will be difficult with longer stages, and the holding of a marathon stage. We will also have to see how the climate influences it. The race will therefore be different and therefore very tactical, with a determining role from all of each team. »

Alongside Nasser Al-Attiyah or the outgoing winner Nani Rome, Terranova will once again be able to count on the Mini ALL4. “The engineers and staff worked a lot on weight, suspension and aerodynamics, focusing on the overall reliability of the car. There are no major technical developments but certain details have been taken care of. » continues Terranova.

The native of Mendoza admits he is aiming for the podium, he who will be co-driven in 2015 by his compatriot Bernardo graue.