Bruno Saby

Saby’s second career in rally raids reflected his versatility and staying power, reinforcing his status as one of France’s most respected rallying veterans.

• Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution: Saby’s platform of choice for Dakar success—built for durability, torque, and speed over dunes and rough terrain.
• Citroën ZX Rallye-Raid (early ’90s): Competed briefly with Citroën’s desert program before switching to Mitsubishi full-time.

Saby’s understanding of vehicle preservation and terrain strategy made him a natural fit for Mitsubishi’s robust and competitive raid vehicles.

Bruno Saby transitioned from stage-rally explosiveness to endurance rally composure with impressive grace. In the 1990s, he became a model of adaptability—respected for his ability to mentor teams and execute stage plans in high-risk environments. His rally raid achievements helped expand the global credibility of French rally drivers and reinforced the bridge between WRC and Dakar competition.

Saby worked with top-level co-drivers such as Dominique Seriyes and Michel Périn during his Dakar campaigns. These partnerships emphasized trust, precision navigation, and terrain reading—all essential skills for surviving and thriving in cross-country rallying’s harshest environments.