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Fabian Lurquin new co-pilot of Sébastien Loeb for the Dakar
Orphaned by Daniel Elena since March, Sébastien Loeb has finally chosen its new partner for the 2022 Dakar.
Next year in Saudi Arabia, the Alsatian will be guided by the Belgian Fabian Lurquin. The former partner of Mathieu Serradori was chosen among several co-drivers “ specialists and experienced in rally-raid » after several weeks « exchanges and tests » explains Sébastien Loeb.
« His approach to racing and his experience convinced me, adds the Prodrive driver. The presentation of the Dakar 2022 which took place last week, where navigation will always have more importance, definitively sealed my choice ».
Fabian Lurquin chosen, the two men will be able to “ start work and begin a preparation program to get to know ourselves better in order to be ready for the start of this legendary event ».
After several weeks of discussions and tests with specialist and experienced co-pilots of the #RallyRaid, my choice finally fell on Fabian Lurquin. #DakarRally #BRX pic.twitter.com/AbvJ8tTusm
- Sébastien Loeb (@SebastienLoeb) May 19, 2021
Sébastien Loeb reste sur un abandon au Dakar avec Prodrive en Arabie saoudite. Déterminé à s’y imposer, le Tricolore compte sur son nouveau guide pour accomplir sa mission. Avec Mathieu Serradori, Fabian Lurquin a décroché une victoire d’étape en 2020 face aux Toyota et Mini d’usine. Un succès rare car acquis à bord d’un buggy Century d’une équipe indépendante.
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