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2006 ADAC Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2006 ADAC Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Date: August 11–13, 2006

Start Location: Trier, Germany

Finish Location: Trier, Germany

Total Distance: ~1,018.00 km

Competitive Stages: 351.00 km

Surface: Asphalt (vineyard lanes, military ranges, country roads)

Rallye Deutschland’s mix of tight vineyard tracks, bumpy military asphalt, and smooth country lanes once again played to Sébastien Loeb’s strengths. The Frenchman, unbeaten here since the rally joined the WRC, delivered another flawless drive to take maximum points.

Route

Moselland: Narrow, twisty vineyard roads lined with unforgiving concrete curbs.
Panzerplatte: Held on the Baumholder military range, featuring hinkelsteins — massive concrete blocks lining the road edges.
Dhrontal: A fast and flowing stage with a mix of technical hairpins and open asphalt sections.

Germany’s stages offer three distinct surfaces, each demanding different driving approaches. Notable stages included:

Changing grip between the three surfaces challenged tire selection, and weather shifts often played a key role in deciding stage times.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën Xsara WRC – Kronos Racing
2nd Place
Marcus Grönholm & Timo Rautiainen · Ford Focus RS WRC 06
3rd Place
Dani Sordo & Marc Martí · Citroën Xsara WRC – Kronos Racing

Loeb controlled the rally from the start, never allowing Grönholm to get within striking distance. Sordo completed a strong Citroën showing with another podium on tarmac.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Changes: Transitioning between vineyard asphalt, military roads, and countryside lanes required constant adaptation.
  • Hinkelsteins: Massive concrete blocks on Panzerplatte punished even minor mistakes.
  • Weather Variability: Sudden rain showers could make sections treacherous in seconds.

Loeb’s dominance in Germany remained unshaken, and the result extended his record-breaking run of consecutive rally wins.

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