Volkswagen triumphant, Al-Attiyah/Gottschalk win Dakar Tumultuous celebration at the "Dakar” finish: Volkswagen has won the Dakar Rally for the third time in succession. Nasser Al Attiyah becomes the first Arab in the desert classic’s history to be presented with the big "Dakar” trophy. Reliable technology, perfect teamwork and strong driver squad – Volkswagen once again set the standards during the 2011 Dakar Rally with this winning formula.