Luc Alphand

Of course, we are thinking of them and their families but there are accidents at home in front of schools. read more

Of course, we are thinking of them and their families but there are accidents at home in front of schools. There are reckless drivers at home.

I knew I had a great chance to win. The team worked so hard on the development of our car read more

I knew I had a great chance to win. The team worked so hard on the development of our car and I think over the 15 days we were the better all-round outfit. It's a fantastic feeling to win the Dakar. I experienced many highs and lows in my skiing career, but this is so different.

I have mixed feelings about these long European stages. Unlike some of our rivals we had no problems with the read more

I have mixed feelings about these long European stages. Unlike some of our rivals we had no problems with the windscreen misting over when it rained in October. But I think the problems could arise tomorrow if it rains. If it is really muddy on the second stage it could be dangerous; if you slide or lose traction, that is where the problems begin.

The rally is hard and unfortunately this year there were some accidents.

The rally is hard and unfortunately this year there were some accidents.

I expected today's stage to be drier than yesterday, because of the slightly higher altitude. The important thing was to read more

I expected today's stage to be drier than yesterday, because of the slightly higher altitude. The important thing was to stay in touch with the leaders without taking any risks and dropping too much time. It was a good day for me.