Tag: Dieter Depping
Dawn of a new era: Polo GTI R5 set for its...
After about two years of development and over 10,000 kilometres of testing, the wait is over: the Polo GTI R5 will make its competitive...
Two years in development – project leader Gerard-Jan de Jongh tells...
As a race engineer, he guided Sébastien Ogier to four titles in the World Rally Championship (WRC) between 2013 and 2016. Nowadays, Dutchman Gerard-Jan...
Volkswagen Motorsport presents Polo GTI R5 to first customers
After the Polo R WRC comes the Polo GTI R5. With the World Rally Car version of the Polo, the Volkswagen works team won...
Success factors for the I.D. R Pikes Peak: 4,000 kilometres of...
It was all over after exactly 7:57.148 minutes. With Romain Dumas at the wheel, the I.D. R Pikes Peak crossed the finish line in...
Success factors for the I.D. R Pikes Peak: Pacemaker Dieter Depping,...
He is the unsung hero and secret pacemaker behind the successful Pikes Peak project: Dieter Depping. The man from Hannover, who celebrated his 52nd...
Successful first test for the VW Polo GTI R5
First tough test passed: the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 has successfully completed its first test kilometres in Fontjoncouse, France. Volkswagen test driver Dieter Depping...
Three questions for… Timo Gottschalk, Meteo Coordinator
Timo Gottschalk is a German rally co-driver. He won the 2011 Dakar Rally together with Nasser Al-Attiyah. His debut at Dakar was in 2007...
