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• Michael Metge started his motorsports career on two wheels. It was first in motocross and then on the enduro scene at an international level (2nd of the European E3 championships in 2009).
• Influenced by legendary rider Stephane Peterhansel, he moved to cross-country rallying and took on his first Dakar in the official Yamaha team. 18th of that first Dakar, he moved up to his career high 11th place four years later. From Yamaha, he moved to Honda and then finally to Sherco in 2019 when he captured his first ever special win.
• Like many riders, the natural next step was as a navigator in a car in 2022. Contacted by Swiss driver Jerome De Sadeleer, Metge adapted perfectly to a new life in an SSV. A year later, while De Sadeller was injured, he helped young Pau Navarro claim a final Top 10 spot (9th).
• Last year, the 45-year-old from Nîmes returned to the cockpit of De Sadeleer and both men were in a fearsome battle for victory until the last day when they had to settle for second spot only 2’25’’ behind Dakar champion Xavier De Soultrait.
• For the 2024 season, Michael remained on the right seat of an MMP SSV but this time alongside Seaidan with whom he claimed the Rallye du Maroc. Together, they hope to finally win the Dakar.