Dmitry Sotnikov
| Dmitry Sergeyevich Sotnikov | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | 29 May 1985 Naberezhnye Chelny, Soviet Union |
| Debut season | 2014 |
| Current team | Kamaz-Master |
Dmitry Sergeyvich Sotnikov (Template:Lang-ru; born 29 May 1985) is a Russian rally raid driver who specializes in the truck category. He is a one-time Dakar Rally and a two-time Silk Way Rally champion.
Career
Sotnikov made his Dakar Rally debut in the 2014 edition, finishing in 4th position in the general classification; in the following edition he obtained the 5th position. In Dakar 2017, he achieved his best performance at the time, finishing in second position behind his Kamaz Master teammate Eduard Nikolaev.[1] His best to date performance on that event happened in 2021, when at the end he finished first with four stage wins.
Other events outside the Dakar Rally include his victories in the Silk Way Rally in the 2013[2] and 2017[3] editions.
Dakar Rally results
| Year | Class | Vehicle | Position | Stages won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Trucks |  Kamaz
|
4th | 1 |
| 2015 | 5th | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 15th | 0 | ||
| 2017 | 2nd | 1 | ||
| 2018 | 10th | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 2nd | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 4th | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 1st | 4 |
Winner
- Dakar Rally: 2021
- Silk Way Rally: 2013, 2017
- Gold of Kagan: 2015
- Africa Race: 2013
- Kazakhstan Rally: 2019
References
- ^ "El ruso Eduard Nikolaev obtuvo su segundo Rally Dakar en camiones El podio lo completaron Dmitry Sotnikov y Gerard de Rooy". www.alairelibre.cl/noticias.
- ^ "Dmitry Sotnikov's crew came in first in the Silk Way rally". rostec.ru.
- ^ "Silk Way Rally: Sotnikov and Despres celebrate". www.euronews.com.