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2017 Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Rallye Deutschland

Date: August 17–20, 2017

Start/Finish Location: Saarbrücken, Germany

Total Distance: Approx. 1,220 km (competitive stages ~309 km)

This edition of Rallye Deutschland combined three distinct terrains — vineyard switchbacks, rugged military asphalt, and fast rural roads — with notoriously unpredictable weather keeping teams on their toes.


Route

Mosel Vineyards: Tight hairpins and steep descents between stone walls.
Baumholder: Harsh concrete tracks with tank traps and abrasive surfaces.
Saarland Roads: Smooth and fast tarmac runs with limited runoff.

The rally’s diverse stages included:

Changing grip levels meant constant tire strategy debates and last-minute calls at service.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Ford Fiesta WRC
2nd Place
Andreas Mikkelsen & Anders Jæger · Citroën C3 WRC
3rd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Ford Fiesta WRC

Tänak mastered the varied stages, claiming his second WRC victory of the season.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Mixed Surfaces: Abrupt transitions from smooth tarmac to coarse concrete.
  • Weather Variability: Sudden showers could turn stages treacherous.
  • Tight Vineyards: High risk of bodywork damage.

Rallye Deutschland 2017 demanded adaptability and precision across wildly different rallying environments.

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