Photo: Willy Weyens ©willyweyens-rallyworld
Kris Nissen (Volkswagen Motorsport Director)
“My assessment after the first seven of 14 ‘Dakar’ days? First of all: The competition is tough, particularly the X-raid team and Stephane Peterhansel are fast. Secondly: The first half of the rally was harder than expected. And thirdly: Everyone in the team is doing an outstanding job. [...]

Photo: Willy Weyens ©willyweyens-rallyworld
The technical and administrative scrutineering will be completed by the end of the afternoon for the drivers, riders and teams in the Dakar. Before hitting the trail, the contenders now have some time to enjoy their New Year’s Eve in Buenos Aires before mingling with the crowds on the occasion of the [...]

Photos from the 2009 Rally Spain by Belgian photographer Willy Weyens.