Stéphane
Peterhansel
France
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Rally Raid
Date of birth | 6 August 1965 |
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Place of birth | Échenoz-la-Méline, France |
Age | 58 |
Nationality | France |
Career start | 1988 |
Disciplines | Rally Raid Car |
Stéphane Peterhansel may have started his racing career first on top of a skateboard, then holding on tight to a motorbike – but it was behind the wheel of a car that he truly found his forte. It's no wonder that he's the most successful driver in the history of the Dakar Rally.
With a wealth of experience to hand, he knows exactly how to keep his cool when the heat is on. The Frenchman knows what he needs to do at every stage and at every hurdle with puzzling accuracy. Over the years, his extraordinary discipline has consistently placed him head and shoulders above his competitors and, more often than not, onto the podium.