History 2010s

2018 Rallye Deutschland (Germany)

Overview

Event Name: 2018 Rallye Deutschland

Date: August 16–19, 2018

Start/Finish Location: St. Wendel, Germany

Total Distance: Approx. 1,220 km (competitive stages ~325 km)

Germany’s mix of narrow vineyards, bumpy concrete military roads, and smooth countryside tarmac kept teams on their toes.


Route

Mosel Vineyard Stages: Narrow, winding, and bordered by steep drops.
Panzerplatte: Military proving ground with rough concrete and hinkelsteins.
Wadern–Weiskirchen: Smooth, high-grip tarmac to close the event.

The rally’s variety was unmatched:

Changing conditions and surfaces tested adaptability at every turn.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Toyota Yaris WRC
2nd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
3rd Place
Esapekka Lappi & Janne Ferm · Toyota Yaris WRC

Tänak’s composure across the rally’s changing surfaces earned him a second consecutive WRC win.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Transitions: Grip changed drastically between sections.
  • Weather Shifts: Rain showers made stages treacherous.
  • Hinkelsteins: Huge concrete blocks that could end a rally instantly.

Rallye Deutschland 2018 was a masterclass in mixed-surface rallying.

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