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In l'Europe, you're given an Audi (or two) of choice (not R8) for the season, if you happen to be a German, Austrian, etc. national FIS skier. This has been the case for years. Herman Maier was given a brand new RS4 to keep when he won his first gold and is still endorsed (even when retired) today. As can be seen in…