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In January 2022 Audi broke new ground. Literally. Not only did the German manufacturer enter the iconic Dakar Rally for the first time, it did it in a pioneering way using a unique and unproven concept. All cars finished. But it didn’t go perfectly – a Dakar hardly ever does. There were navigation issues to contend with, plus problems with the dampers. But the team came together to overcome struggles. Audi Sport, the drivers and a crew of brainy people are currently preparing for the next edition of the famous desert rally in early 2023. Having pushed boundaries and mastered multiple motorsport disciplines, including endurance racing, rallying, DTM, IMSA and Formula E, Audi is thirsty for Dakar success. With the world’s toughest rally kicking off once again in January 2023, you can see in the video above how the team and drivers are preparing and what they learned last year. This is an advertisement feature by Audi Want to share your views with the team? Join our BBC Studios Voice: https://www.bbcstudiosvoice.com/register This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service & Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ ]]> Tue 03 Jan 2023 23:29:33 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/22378/ad-feature-what-audi-learned-at-last-year-s-dakar-rally/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/22296/ad-feature-this-is-audi-s-new-dakar-car/
Meet the re-newed Audi RS Q e-tron : lighter, more aerodynamic, and more improved than last year. Can it win the Dakar? No longer rookies thanks to a year’s worth of Dakar experience and an Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge win under their belt, Audi Sport is more competitive and ready for this year’s Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. As soon as Audi got back from last year’s race (and quite a few showers later), the team started scratching their heads to make this year’s car (a ridiculously complex off-road buggy with an alternative drive concept that blends a Formula E’s electric drivetrain with a high-voltage battery and a highly efficient 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine from DTM to keep the battery topped-up) even faster. ‘Evolution not revolution’ was the mantra for the new car as the furiously complex drivetrain had no faults during its debut last year, proving that the car can finish the Dakar and be competitive. Even so, the whole car has been refined, made lighter and more aerodynamic. As you can see, the body is completely new and features significantly enhanced aerodynamics. It helps lower the prototype’s weight and center of gravity. To improve efficiency, there are a flurry of new operating strategies that benefit this complex car. Meanwhile, a load of ergonomic changes in the interior allow the dream team of drivers (Mattias Ekström, Stéphane Peterhansel and Carlos Sainz) and their co-drivers to navigate, change wheels and generally make the whole racing thing easier. The Audi Sport team is currently packing its bags and heading to the start line in a few weeks. Remember, the Dakar is a place where lap times are measured in weeks not minutes; an annual 6,000-mile off-road race and the ultimate test of how much a car and the human body can take. How does Audi think it’ll fair? Well, check out the video above to get a measure of its confidence. But we’ll leave the last words to Rolf Michl, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH and responsible for motorsport at Audi. “We wouldn’t be Audi Sport if we were there just to compete” To keep up with Audi’s Dakar effort, head to TopGear.com’s dedicated race hub: https://www.topgear.com/advertisement-feature/audi-dakar-2023 This is an Advertisement Feature by Audi Want to share your views with the team? Join our BBC Studios Voice: https://www.bbcstudiosvoice.com/register This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service & Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ ]]> Tue 03 Jan 2023 23:20:15 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/22296/ad-feature-this-is-audi-s-new-dakar-car/ https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/15616/dakar-rally-hero-sam-sunderland-races-to-the-tallest-building-in-the-world/
Motorbike legend, and Dakar Rally 2022 winner, Sam Sunderland cuts short his pre @Dakar Rally preparation for a last minute photoshoot on top of the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. The GasGas motocycle champion has to ride his bike through desert obstacles and tackle several iconic Dubai locations en route in order to get to the skyscraper on time ???? ⏱ Catch up on the latest Dakar Rally action every day https://www.redbull.com/int-en/shows/dakar-rally In Partnership with Dubai Tourism Locations in order of appearance: Burj Khalifa Al Maha Resort Dubai Desert Hatta Love Lakes Madinat Jumeirah Jumeirah Mina A'Salam La Mer Emirates Golf Club The Dubai Mall #RedBull #Dakar2022 #Dakar _________________________________________________ Experience the world of Red Bull like you have never seen it before with the best action sports clips on the web, original series and livestreams. Get the FREE Red Bull TV apps for all your devices: http://win.gs/RedBullTVApps Subscribe to Red Bull on Youtube: http://win.gs/SubToRedBull Check out Red Bull on TikTok: https://win.gs/TikTok Red Bull on Facebook: http://win.gs/redbullfb Red Bull on Instagram: http://win.gs/RedBullInstagram Red Bull on Twitter: http://win.gs/redbulltwitter ]]> Fri 07 Jan 2022 20:22:45 +0200 https://www.gnarpowpow.com/videos/15616/dakar-rally-hero-sam-sunderland-races-to-the-tallest-building-in-the-world/