History 2000s

2007 Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Overview

Event Name: 2007 Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Date: August 17–19, 2007

Start Location: Trier, Germany

Finish Location: Trier, Germany

Total Distance: ~1,228.12 km

Competitive Stages: 356.27 km

Surface: Tarmac (varied grip, vineyard lanes, military roads)

On the twisty vineyards and the unforgiving Baumholder military ranges, Sébastien Loeb once again proved why Germany was his fortress, taking his sixth straight victory on home turf for Citroën.


Route

Panzerplatte: The legendary military stage, lined with massive hinkelstein blocks ready to destroy cars that drift offline.
Mittelmosel: Tight vineyard roads with hairpins, elevation changes, and slippery gravel cut-ins.
Grafschaft: Flowing and technical, demanding precise braking and acceleration control.

The rally’s unique mix of surfaces demands adaptability and perfect tire choice. Notable stages included:

Weather changes frequently in the Mosel Valley, making tire strategy critical — Loeb’s mastery in reading conditions was unmatched.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC
2nd Place
François Duval & Patrick Pivato · Citroën Xsara WRC
3rd Place
Marcus Grönholm & Timo Rautiainen · Ford Focus RS WRC 07

Loeb’s precise driving and Citroën’s superior tarmac setup kept Duval at bay, while Grönholm focused on damage limitation in his title pursuit.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Mixed Surfaces: Transitioning between smooth asphalt, abrasive concrete, and gravel sections required absolute focus.
  • Tire Strategy: Changeable weather forced teams to gamble between soft and hard compounds.
  • Precision Driving: Hinkelsteins punished the slightest misjudgment, demanding inch-perfect cornering.

Loeb’s Rallye Deutschland streak remained untouched, giving him a vital boost in points as the 2007 WRC championship battle entered its final stretch.

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