Double premiere: Audi and Ducati inspire at offroad event

With its black, grey and crimson livery, the DesertX picked up the graphics that stylize the superior expertise of the Audi RS Q e-tron on its physique. The desert rally prototype with the 4 rings embodies pure effectivity. The modern electrical drive of the RS Q e-tron with high-voltage batteries and vitality converter pushes the boundaries of what’s potential. It made its debut at the Dakar Rally in January and impressed with 4 stage victories. In March, the automobile achieved its first general victory at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Danilo Petrucci, who rides for Ducati within the MotoAmerica Superbike Series, is a former MotoGP winner and competed in his first Dakar Rally in 2022. Riding within the automobile with Carlos Sainz fascinated the seasoned professional. “It’s a dream come true for me, because already as a child I was a fan of Carlos Sainz,” stated the Italian. “You can’t describe the feeling in the cockpit. I didn’t expect the RS Q e-tron to be so fast off-road. Its technology shows the way to the future of the automobile.”

Audi manufacturing unit driver Carlos Sainz underlined the significance of the mannequin for the model’s manufacturing unit motorsport program. “What Audi has achieved with this concept is technically unique and a real benefit for us drivers,” stated the Spaniard. “The event in Sardinia was great to communicate the benefits of the electric drive. All the media were impressed throughout.” Sainz has gained the Dakar Rally 3 times and was the primary stage winner within the RS Q e-tron. Like his Audi teammates, the two-time World Rally Champion was a sought-after contact at the joint look in Sardinia with which Audi and Ducati set a milestone.

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