Dirk von Zitzewitz
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Dirk von Zitzewitz is a German professional racing driver and motorcyclist, most notable for being on the winning team of the 2009 Dakar Rally alongside Giniel de Villiers.
Dirk von Zitzewitz in 2005
2010 Dakar Rally
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The 2010 Dakar Rally was the 32nd running of the event. It was held in South America for the second successive time, and ran from 1 to 16 January. The Amaury Sport Organisation and the governments of
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…overall victory, albeit aided by retirement for long-time leader and Volkswagen teammate Carlos Sainz. The pair were unable to defend their title in 2010 due to a severe engine problem during the third stage of the rally, but then finished in a strong runner-up place to Nasser Al-Attiyah, also at the…
Nasser Al-Attiyah and Timo Gottschalk during the ninth stage; they finished second in the cars class, behind team-mates Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz.
Technical Review at Buenos Aires
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Nine-time winner Stéphane Peterhansel. Peterhansel finished as the highest non-Volkswagen driver, in fourth place.