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2008 Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2008 Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Date: August 15–17, 2008

Start Location: Trier, Germany

Finish Location: Trier, Germany

Total Distance: ~1,178.00 km

Competitive Stages: 352.89 km

Surface: Tarmac (vineyard roads, military training grounds, country lanes)

The return to asphalt saw Sébastien Loeb in complete control, as he navigated the narrow, twisty vineyard lanes and unforgiving military concrete of the Baumholder stages with surgical precision. It was Loeb’s seventh consecutive win at his home rally, furthering his tarmac legend.

Route

Vineyard Stages: Narrow, cambered asphalt winding through Mosel wine country — precision and rhythm essential.
Panzerplatte: Held on the Baumholder military range, mixing high-speed concrete with massive hinkelstein curbs — mistakes here were costly.
Saarland Country Roads: Fast-flowing rural tarmac with variable grip — smoothness key to preserving tires.

Rallye Deutschland is famed for its distinct stage profiles, each demanding a different skill set. Notable stages included:

Changing weather often made tire choices a gamble, especially with multiple surfaces in one loop.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC
2nd Place
Dani Sordo & Marc Martí · Citroën C4 WRC
3rd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Ford Focus RS WRC 07

Loeb controlled the rally from the opening stage, with Sordo providing strong support for a Citroën 1-2. Hirvonen salvaged third but couldn’t match the French team’s pace on tarmac.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Mixed Surfaces: Transitioning between smooth asphalt, rough concrete, and slippery patches tested adaptability.
  • Hinkelsteins: Massive concrete blocks lining Baumholder stages demanded absolute precision to avoid disaster.
  • Variable Weather: Localized rain showers could turn dry stages into treacherous skating rinks mid-loop.

Loeb’s dominance at Rallye Deutschland in 2008 reinforced his reputation as the greatest tarmac driver in rally history, his ability to read grip changes and maintain flawless pace unmatched in the modern era.

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