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Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.

Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.

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Since 1981, Audi Sport has stood for “Vorsprung durch Technik” in international racing. Be it the World Rally Championship, Pikes Peak, Super Touring, DTM, GT racing, Le Mans prototypes or Formula E: With impressive performances, Audi achieved success with numerous race victories and important championship titles in its racing projects. The engagement in 2023 consists of marathon off-road rallying and customer racing. The Dakar Rally with the Audi RS Q e-tron¹ and its innovative drivetrain² is the flagship factory motorsport programme. Audi Sport customer racing sees models from Audi competing all over the world in the hands of customer teams. The road-going models from the brand with the four rings profit from the expertise that comes from racing.

¹This vehicle mentioned here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model.
²The Audi RS Q e-tron combines an electric drivetrain with an energy converter system based on the TFSI engine and a generator.

¹This vehicle mentioned here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model.
²The Audi RS Q e-tron combines an electric drivetrain with an energy converter system based on the TFSI engine and a generator.

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Completed races in 2024

43

Updated: March 25, 2024

Podiums in 2024

22

Race cars

9

4 models for sale

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Dakar 01/19/2024

Dakar Rally 2024

Historic victory for Audi at the Dakar Rally: The Spaniards Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz secured Audi’s first victory in the Dakar Rally after around 7,900 kilometers with a lead of 1h 20min.

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Audi RS Q e-tron pictured to the left: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.

Audi RS Q e-tron pictured to the left: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.

Dakar 10/18/2023 Morocco Rally 2023 Team Audi Sport received no reward for a strong recovery at the Morocco Rally: Stéphane Peterhansel had improved from sixth place to second position. However, a failure on the final day deprived the Audi Sport driver of the chance of a top result. Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt. Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.
Dakar 01/15/2023 Dakar Rally 2023 Team Audi Sport continued to push and work right to the end of the 2023 Dakar Rally, despite various setbacks. The Audi RS Q e-tron¹ scored a total of 14 podium results on 15 event days. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.
Dakar 03/10/2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2022 Following its debut with four stage victories at the Dakar Rally, the Audi RS Q e-tron¹ now clinched its first overall victory at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – in just its second outing. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.
Dakar 01/14/2022 Dakar Rally 2022 The most complex race car in Audi’s history to date passed its baptism of fire at the Dakar Rally with flying colors. All three Audi RS Q e-tron¹ cars mastered the world’s toughest off-road rally. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.

Behind the scenes

More stories and background information from the world of Audi racing. Here you can learn more from behind the scenes of the racing engagements of Audi Sport.

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Dakar

e-tron on track

An exciting episode series wherein the Audi factory drivers for the Dakar Rally get the chance to test three powerful vehicles¹ that were developed for racing and action.

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¹The vehicles shown are not available as production models. Professional driver, closed circuit. Do not attempt.

¹The vehicles shown are not available as production models. Professional driver, closed circuit. Do not attempt.

Dakar #DakarCityTour Madrid, Paris and Stockholm: The three Audi factory driver crews explored the capital cities of their respective home countries with the Audi RS Q e-tron¹. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron, pictured in the images above: These vehicles shown here are the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron, pictured in the images above: These vehicles shown here are the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.

Audi race series

Dakar Dakar Rally Audi is facing one of the greatest motorsport challenges: The brand with the four rings is taking on the famous Dakar Rally with the Audi RS Q e-tron¹. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt. ¹Audi RS Q e-tron pictured above: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model. Closed course, professional driver. Do not attempt.
GT3 GT3 GT3 racing is a worldwide category in customer racing. On national and international levels, the sports cars based on road-going models provide exciting sprint and endurance racing competition.
GT2 GT2 The Audi R8 LMS GT2, presented in 2019, with a power output of 470 kW (640 hp) complements the Audi Sport customer racing car line-up.
GT4 GT4 Since Audi Sport customer racing entered the GT4 category in 2018, the R8 LMS GT4 has enjoyed much success – offering cost-effective GT racing for amateur and gentleman drivers.
TCR TCR The TCR touring car class has existed since 2015 and has established itself around the world. The Audi RS 3 LMS is established as a front-runner and is now in its new second generation.
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Audi in motorsport

Audi racing models

Many race cars from the history of Audi Sport are icons today. The current line-up includes race cars for the Dakar Rally and customer racing.

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Audi RS Q e-tron, pictured in the centre in the image to the left: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model.

Audi RS Q e-tron, pictured in the centre in the image to the left: This vehicle shown here is the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model.

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    Audi RS Q e-tron, pictured in the images above: These vehicles shown here are the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model.

    Audi RS Q e-tron, pictured in the images above: These vehicles shown here are the Rally Dakar vehicle that is not available as a production model.

    The racing success of Audi Sport

    The success story of Audi Sport began in 1981. Whether it was in rallying, touring car racing or sportscar racing, the cars with the four rings were always successful. The trophies won during the years are on display in the entrance hall of the Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg.

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    Audi in motorsport

    History

    Audi positions itself as the sportiest supplier in the premium sector, and for this it has the perfect basis: Motorsport. Sportiness, pioneering technology and an evocative design lay the foundations for Audi brand’s success. The genes for this stem from racing.

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