DAKAR 2023: WHAT THE WORLD’S TOP OFF-ROAD DRIVERS ARE SAYING BEFORE THE RACE
Welcoming us into a new year of motorsport, the Dakar Rally kicks off in 2023 and looks set once again to be a thrilling race for off-road fans. This is what the world’s top endurance rally drivers had to say before the start of the race.
GUERLAIN CHICHERIT – GCK MOTORSPORT
“What has happened this year is very positive. I instantly felt very comfortable with this car. Of course, when we test, we all think we are world champions, but these feelings were confirmed at the Rally of Morocco. In terms of pure speed, we were often the quickest. I had wanted to get back into a good car for a long time, and this one is capable of everything. In Morocco, I was careful to drive two notches below my potential, and I didn't make the slightest mistake: I arrived ready to battle and left feeling quite confident. The navigation was complicated, and yet Alex did a great job. I think we have the maturity to go the distance. The unknown factor is clearly the performance and reliability of the Audis, but they didn't stop once in Morocco! And generally speaking, I don't know if I've ever seen such a strong field of contenders. While we wait to see how the regulations on alternative energy vehicles evolve, I have decided to keep things separate for the car we will be preparing with GCK. I want to give myself a chance to win the Dakar. And if in 2025 our car is ready, I will be prepared”.
