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s. The German racing team X-raid has been using the car since 2018.

Competition history

X-raid participated in the 2018 Dakar Rally with two drivers in a new car

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and Dakar Rally newcomer Bryce Menzies. Hirvonen finished 19th when Menzies interrupted.

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, Carlos Sainz and

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at the 2018 Dakar Rally, moved to the X-raid Mini in 2019. Despres finished best in the trio after finishing fifth. Sainz finished 13th, winning one stage, while Peterhansel interrupted after winning two special stages before that. After the Dakar Rally, Peterhansel managed to win the 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies season. The

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Dakar victories

References

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External links

X-raid website
Rally cars Rally raid cars Dakar Rally winning cars Mini (BMW) vehicles

Competition history

Dakar victories

See also

References

External links