René Metge

René Jean Metge (23 October 1941 – 3 January 2024) was a French professional rally driver. He won the Dakar Rally three times, in 1981, 1984 and 1986.

Metge in 1985

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. 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, 24 Hours of Spa, and European Touring Car Championship.

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

Personal life and death

René Metge was born in Montrouge, German-occupied France on 23 October 1941. He died on 3 January 2024, at the age of 82.^[1]

Bibliography

• René Metge career summary at DriverDB.com