It is viewed as one of the trickiest events on the calendar with its variety of different roads in the vineyards, military grounds and scenic countryside which, when combined with unpredictable weather conditions, call for precision driving and perfect tyre choices.

On sealed surface events, WRC crews are permitted a route note crew who drive the stages ahead of the competitors, checking road conditions and assessing the weather. Working effectively with this crew, and predicting the weather patterns, is vital to ensuring drivers have the most up-to-date information, especially when choosing tyres.

As the battle for the Championship title continues, reigning FIA World Rally Champions Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia have their first opportunity of securing a third crown. While some of their close rivals could mathematically prevent him from wrapping up the title in Germany, there is nevertheless a chance for the Frenchmen, although three crashes in the last two years makes it far from a foregone conclusion. 

ADAC RALLYE DEUTSCHLAND – ROUTE GRAPHICS

THE 2015 ROUTE

Friday’s route takes the contenders close to the Luxembourg and Belgian borders and includes the Mittelmosel stage which was last used in 2011. Country roads around St Wendel await on Saturday, including the returning Bosenberg stage which was last run in 2007. The day also includes a visit to the military grounds and the daunting Panzerplatte stages, the longest being a challenging 45.61 kilometres. Sunday takes in stages around the Mosel wine region and the event will reach its climax on the Dhrontal Power Stage for the first time.

RALLY DATA

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

The Accreditation Centre is located in the Messepark Trier, In den Moselauen 1, D-54294 Trier. The opening hours are:

ADAC RALLYE DEUTSCHLAND TIMETABLE AND MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES ORGANISED BY THE FIA

FIA PRESS CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

ADDITIONAL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES 

‘Meet the Crews’: On Friday and Saturday the top three drivers will attend a ‘Meet the Crews’ session for media and fans. This will take place on the WRC Stage at the earliest opportunity during the 45’ service.

Autograph Signing Session: On Friday and Saturday selected crews will be available for a 15 minute autograph session. This will take place in the service park during the end of day service at the teams’ service areas.

FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

The provisional classifications for all the WRC Championships can be found here.

STAGE CHART

Shortly after the finish of the event, a downloadable stage chart showing the progressive positions of the leading crews during the rally will be available. This is copyright free for editorial purposes and available here.