Its three star drivers include Cyril Despres, who is getting to grips with competing on four wheels for the first time. The former motorcyclist – a five-time Dakar winner on two wheels – is embarking upon a new career on four wheels. Following a run in the passenger seat alongside Stéphane Peterhansel, the moment comes to take to the wheel himself for the first time.
The event itself begins on January 4, with Peugeot keen to prove 2WD can work on the Dakar and continue its recent rallying success.
