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2005 Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2005 Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Date: August 26–28, 2005

Start Location: Trier, Germany

Finish Location: Trier, Germany

Total Distance: ~1,150 km (estimated full route)

Competitive Stages: 351.55 km

Surface: Asphalt (varied – vineyard tarmac, concrete, and cobbles)

Back on his preferred surface, Sébastien Loeb delivered a commanding performance at Rallye Deutschland. With precision and consistency, he outpaced the field across the region’s demanding and varied tarmac stages, setting multiple fastest times and strengthening his grip on the 2005 championship.

Route

Mosel Vineyards: Narrow and twisting through grape terraces — unforgiving if you missed the braking point.
Panzerplatte: Run on Baumholder military ground — wide concrete slabs, sudden grip changes, and aggressive hinkelsteins (tank barriers).
St. Wendel: A blend of fast tarmac and urban-style bends — often a spectator favorite and final test of rhythm.

Germany's stages presented a complex mix of surface types and corner rhythms. Key stages included:

Weather was dry throughout the weekend, reducing the usual tire gamble factor and favoring Loeb’s technical prowess and precision setup.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën Xsara WRC
2nd Place
François Duval & Sven Smeets · Citroën Xsara WRC
3rd Place
Marcus Grönholm & Timo Rautiainen · Peugeot 307 WRC

Loeb was in a league of his own, pulling away steadily from the first leg. Duval gave Citroën a 1–2 finish with a mature and confident drive, while Grönholm salvaged a podium on unfamiliar ground, doing well to keep pace amid asphalt specialists.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Grip Variation: Changing surfaces — cobbles, polished concrete, and smooth tarmac — demanded total focus and fine throttle work.
  • Corner Density: Some vineyard stages had over 180 corners in ~20 km — Loeb’s consistency was unmatched in managing fatigue and accuracy.
  • Hinkelsteins: Military tank barriers lining Baumholder punished even minor errors — Loeb avoided them all with calm precision.

The 2005 Rallye Deutschland win marked Loeb’s fourth consecutive victory at the event and reasserted his dominance on asphalt — a crucial boost as the WRC season moved into its final stretch.

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