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2016 Rallye Deutschland (WRC)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2016 Rallye Deutschland

Date: August 18–21, 2016

Start/Finish Location: Trier, Germany

Total Distance: 1,218 km (306 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 54 crews

Rallye Deutschland’s mixed tarmac stages tested precision and adaptability, from tight vineyard switchbacks to rough military tank tracks.

Route

Mosel Vineyards: Narrow tarmac hairpins requiring precise braking.
Panzerplatte: Harsh concrete surfaces lined with Hinkelstein boulders.
Saarland Stages: Fast country roads with changing grip levels.

Shifting weather and surface conditions made tyre choices critical.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
2nd Place
Dani Sordo & Marc Martí · Hyundai i20 WRC
3rd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 WRC

Ogier’s dominance on tarmac was on full display as he controlled the rally from start to finish.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Mixed Surfaces: Rapid grip changes between asphalt and concrete.
  • Hinkelsteins: Massive concrete blocks lining Panzerplatte punished mistakes.
  • Rain Showers: Made some stages treacherously slippery.

Victory required adaptability and a flawless tarmac setup.

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