René Metge (born 23 October 1941 in Montrouge, France) is a professional rally driver from France. He won the Dakar Rally three times (in 1981, 1984 and 1986).

Career

Metge began his career in international motor racing in 1973, starting in the Formula Renault 2.0 West European Cup. He scored 28 points in the general classification there with 28 points. 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.

René Metge

Metge also competed in Dakar Rally, where he won three times: in 1981, 1984 and 1986.

René Metge

Bibliography

References

Dakar Rally drivers

Dakar Rally winning drivers

French rally drivers

Off-road racing drivers

1941 births

Living people

24 Hours of Spa drivers

24 Hours of Le Mans drivers

French racing drivers

Rally raid truck drivers

Porsche Motorsports drivers

Porsche Carrera Cup France drivers

People from Montrouge

René Metge