V8 – Robert Dahlgren at Volvo Polestar Racing

Robert Dahlgren will compete in his first season in V8 Supercars by joining Volvo Polestar Racing, the new name of Garry Rogers Motorsport where Alexandre Prémat played for two seasons. This 34-year-old Scandinavian distinguished himself with Polestar, whose colors he has defended for around ten years, finishing in third place in the STCC at the wheel of an S60 after winning the title in 2010. Dahlgren even had participated in the development of the C30 1.6T S2000 which even joined the WTCC peloton. He will be the first Swede to play a full season in the discipline.

“The V8 Supercars is a unique Championship in the world that every driver dreams of competing in, comments Robert Dahlgren. I will face fast and experienced drivers who know all the circuits well but I am still looking forward to taking on one of the biggest challenges of my career. » If the Swede will have everything to discover in the discipline, his presence will be precious for the development of the car. “Robert knows the Volvo S60 very well and we are delighted to welcome him, adds Matt Braid, director of management of Volvo Car Australia. His experience and ability to develop a race car will be vital at the start of the season and we can't wait to see what he and Scott can achieve. »