History 2010s

2012 Rallye Deutschland (Germany) — WRC Rd.9

Overview

Event Name: 2012 Rallye Deutschland

Date: August 24–26, 2012

Start/Finish Location: Trier, Germany

Total Distance: 1,156.09 km overall (369.59 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 72 starters, 54 finishers

On mixed-surface tarmac stages through vineyards and military roads, Loeb once again proved untouchable, winning by a comfortable margin.


Route

Moselland: Vineyards with endless hairpins.
Panzerplatte: Concrete military roads with hinkelstein hazards.
Stein & Wein: Rolling countryside tarmac stage.

A mix of tight vineyard roads, fast country lanes, and rough military stages.

Changing weather made tire choice a crucial gamble.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën DS3 WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Ford Fiesta RS WRC
3rd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Citroën DS3 WRC

Loeb’s ninth straight Germany win was another WRC record.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Tight Hairpins: Demanded precise braking and traction control.
  • Concrete Slabs: Harsh on tires and suspension.
  • Weather Shifts: Sudden rain made grip unpredictable.

Rallye Deutschland 2012 further reinforced Loeb’s tarmac legend.

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