Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the KAMAZ-master team on the victory in the Dakar-2015 rally in South America which became the 13th Dakar triumph in the team’s history:
“Dear friends! I heartily congratulate you on the triumphant finish of the Dakar-2015 rally-raid. During this marathon, you once again demonstrated the highest professionalism, championship character and team cohesion, showed excellent potential of Russian KAMAZ trucks in practice and occupied the whole podium with good reason.
Well done! I wish you further sports achievements and all the best.”