Carlos Sainz will return to the Dakar in 2014

Throughout his six Dakar Rally , Sainz has achieved 25 stage wins , plus his final triumph in 2010 after a close duel with his teammate Nasser Al- Attiyah catarí in the dunes of Copiapo , in the Atacama Desert (Chile ) .

Sainz , nicknamed " El Matador" in the automotive world , will compete in the Dakar 2014 with a pilot himself Buggy that Madrid has developed in collaboration with Red Bull team boss Rally , Philippe Gache .

Sainz and co-driver will be German Timo Gottschalk, expert guidance route, which has also won the Dakar .

" This year I have been working with Philippe Gache , who has extensive experience in Buggies in Dakar. Already worked with him in Spain Historic Rally , which won with a Porsche 911 , so I know we can succeed together " says Carlos Sainz in a statement team .

Sainz faces the test with optimism. " I have a good feeling with the Buggy that we will take the Dakar . The goal will take it to the finish line. We may be fast or slow , but the important thing is not to stop ever . 've Tested the car and worked hard in recent weeks to identify problems and fix them before the race. "

Sainz says he does not feel nervous . "Participating in the Dakar is very special because it is a unique race . Currently not feel nervous but I'm sure that will appear the day before the race . 's Normal to feel butterflies in your stomach before embarking on a 15-day rally cross "he said.

The Dakar 2014 will be held from 5 to 18 January next year with a tour that will pass through Argentina , Bolivia and Chile.