René Metge
French racing driver (1941–2024)
René Metge (23 October 1941 – 3 January 2024) was a professional rally driver from France. He won the Dakar Rally three times (in 1981, 1984 and 1986).[1] He was born in Montrouge, France.
Career
changeMetge started his career in international motor racing in the Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup in 1973. He got 28 points in the general classification there. In later years, Metge also appeared in the French Supertouring Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, World Sportscar Championship, World Touring Car Championship, Porsche 944 Turbo Cup France, 24 Hours of Le Mans and European Touring Car Championship.
Death
changeMetge died on 3 January 2024 at the age of 82.[2]
Bibliography
changeReferences
change- ↑ "René Metge". Archived from the original on 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
- ↑ Le pilote automobile René Metge, triple vainqueur du Dakar, est mort (in French)
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| Preceded by Inaugural |
Porsche Carrera Cup France champion 1987 |
Succeeded by André Bourdon |
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