Peterhansel: “We discover each other”

Deprived of a new stage victory by Robby Gordon for a second, Stéphane Peterhansel increases his lead at the head of this 2010 edition of the Dakar on the evening of the fourth stage. The BMW driver admits to discovering the performance of his X3 every day.

Published on 05/01/2010 à 20:51

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The withdrawal of Mitsubishi was a game-changer rally-raid. Taking refuge within Team X-Raid with a BMW X3, Stéphane Peterhansel discovers the qualities of his new mount against the Volkswagens.

“As we haven't faced our competitors this year, we're getting to know each other,” comments 'Peter'. ?Depending on the type of special, we see every day who has better technique and a better car... Today, the course was fast. Off-piste, you had to be careful. »

“When we developed this car, we hoped it would perform well in the technical parts, in the dunes, just about everywhere. But nothing is ever certain until we are on the competition field. There, it is confirmed that it is not working badly,” adds the former motorcycle and car winner.