Leading contender Marijan Griebel delivers exceptional results in the Hunsrück region.
Marijan Griebel and Tobias Braun emerged victorious in the 34th Hunsrück Rallye as the reigning DRM champion, continuing their winning streak in the German Rally Championship. The duo claimed first place in five of the event's eight special stages, leaving their competitors in the dust.
Griebel drove a fantastic race, despite the rain on his first appearance at the Hunsrück. "Overall, this was a great performance by us, but also by the car which ran flawlessly. The racing stages at Hunsrück are some of the most challenging in the DRM, and it was a blast," said Griebel.
His fellow Škoda racers Julius Tannert and Pirmin Winklhofer came in second place following three wins in special stages, but ended up 22.5 seconds behind. "I've never been to Idar-Oberstein before, so this was a new experience for me. The stages were muddy and featured sharp turns that were a challenge. We tried our best, but we couldn't catch up to Marijan," explained Tannert. Dennis Rosteck and Stefan Kopczyk finished in third place, celebrating their third consecutive win in the DRM Masters. "This rally was supposed to be more subdued, but it turned out to be a high-speed thrill ride from the get-go. The event itself and the organization were exceptional. I hope this rally becomes a permanent fixture on the DRM calendar," said Rosteck.
In the DRM2 classification, Tom Kässer and Stephan Schneeweiß emerged victorious for the third time this season in a Peugeot 208 Rally4. They outperformed the competition with a faultless race. "This rally is exciting. The first loop was treacherous and unpredictable, but we held our own and even managed to beat Max Reiter for the first time," said Kässer.
Max Reiter had a tough day with tire issues, which didn't escalate further. "We had some issues with the tires right at the start, but luckily it didn't affect our performance. We were able to catch up a bit and get closer to the top, but we couldn't surpass second place," summed up Reiter. Colin Jünker and Thomas Decker took third place in the Ford Fiesta Rally4.
The 34th Hunsrück Rallye delighted spectators with its thrilling special stages, making it a zooming spectacle for those present. Numerous fans flocked to the various viewing points, enjoying the action up close in the gemstone region. The winners in the different classes were honored at the finish line in Veitsrodt just after 6:30 p.m.
Television viewers can catch all the excitement of the German Rally Championship via n-tv in free-to-air broadcast. Following the race on Sunday, the DRM magazine "PS – DRM Deutsche Rallye-Meisterschaft" will air on n-tv around 7:15 p.m. The magazine can also be accessed in the n-tv media library or streaming platform RTL+ anytime online.
Upcoming n-tv schedules include:- Rallye ADAC Mittelrhein + Hunsrück Rallye: Sunday, June 24 at 7:15 p.m.- Monday, June 25 at 6:15 a.m. (or)- ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rallye: Sunday, June 30 at 11:15 a.m.- Sunday, June 30 at 7:15 p.m. (or)- ADAC Rallye Stemweder Berg: Sunday, August 11 at 11:15 a.m.- Sunday, August 11 at 7:15 p.m. (or)- ADAC Ostsee-Rallye: Sunday, September 8 at 11:15 a.m.- Sunday, September 8 at 7:15 p.m. (or)
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- After their victory in the Hunsrück Rallye, Marijan Griebel and Tobias Braun are now leading the table in the German Rally Championship, positioning themselves as the front runner in the DRM.
- Despite facing challenging conditions during his first appearance at the Hunsrück, Griebel delivered a top performance, further solidifying his reputation as an exceptional racer in the Hunsrück region.
- As Marijan Griebel continues to lead the table in the German Rally Championship, his fellow racers, such as Julius Tannert and Pirmin Winklhofer, strive to catch up,showcasing the competitive nature of the DRM.
Source: www.ntv.de
