WRC
Rallye Deutschland: Citroen final summary
The Xsara WRC triumphs in Trier. One year after its victory in Trier, the Xsara WRC driven by Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena recorded another win in the old roman city. Sébastien and Daniel stood on the highest step of the podium today in the ...
Published: Aug 27, 2002, 8:21 AM
Copy link
Share on Viber
The Xsara WRC triumphs in Trier.
One year after its victory in Trier, the Xsara WRC driven by Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena recorded another win in the old roman city. Sébastien and Daniel stood on the highest step of the podium today in the centre of the city.
After a close and exciting battle with their "cousins" Séb' and Daniel obtained their first World Rally Championship win, unlike the one which slipped out of their hands in Monaco.
In Germany, the young Citroën crew beat Richard Burns and Marcus Grönholm, the former and current World Champions, who attacked 100% throughout the rally and tried to catch up with the Xsara.
On Friday, the Citroën car experienced a "dream day" by setting six of seven fastest times. Different stage types and rainy weather conditions on Saturday meant the fight took another style in the military camp of Baumholder. Seb and Daniel's chasers increased their attack but the French crew reacted strongly and succeeded in preserving their lead. They even set an incredible fastest time (SS13) with damaged steering.
This morning, their margin in the overall classification was just 10 seconds. "In the two first loops, we were a bit stressed", explained Sébastien. "At the end of the first one, we extended our lead of three seconds. We knew then that without a mistake, we could win. And we did it. It's a great feeling because this rally is close to my home, and all my friends were here. To be honest, I haven't realised what's happening yet but one thing I am sure of is that we have a fantastic car and a fantastic team. No doubt we will win other rallies..."
"It was a never ending day !" said team boss Guy Fréquelin. "I could not wish for anything more : we stand at the best competitors' level and we have reached our target for this year, a WRC win. Sébastien and Daniel performed extremely well, and they also demonstrated their excellent self-control. This confirms a very promising future..."
Total, Michelin, Magneti-Marelli, OZ, AIS and Citroën Financement are Citroën's partners in the World Rally Championship.
-citroen-
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?
Take our 5 minute survey.
- The Motorsport.com Team
Read and post comments
Read also :
Share Or Save This Story
Copy link
Share on Viber
Previous article Rallye Deutschland final standings
Next article Rallye Deutschland: Final summary
Top Comments
There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?
View More & Comment
More from
Daniel Elena
Peugeot 306 Maxi campaign sets up Loeb/Elena rally return
Other rally
Other rally
Peugeot 306 Maxi campaign sets up Loeb/Elena rally return
Peugeot boss more impressed with Elena than Loeb
Dakar
Dakar
Dakar
Peugeot boss more impressed with Elena than Loeb
The DS 3 WRCs rack up most stage wins at Rallye Monte-Carlo
WRC
WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
The DS 3 WRCs rack up most stage wins at Rallye Monte-Carlo
More from
Citroën World Rally Team
Citroen reveals new-look 2025 WRC line-up
WRC
WRC
Rally Monte Carlo
Citroen reveals new-look 2025 WRC line-up
Ostberg gets full WRC2 season with Citroen
WRC
WRC
Ostberg gets full WRC2 season with Citroen
Citroen open to making WRC car available to privateers
WRC
WRC
Citroen open to making WRC car available to privateers
Latest news
Winner and losers from MotoGP’s cancelled Australian GP weekend
MotoGP
MGP MotoGP
Australian GP
1 min
Winner and losers from MotoGP’s cancelled Australian GP weekend
Inside COTA's Turn 1 clubhouse and its plans to build a second track
Formula 1
F1 Formula 1
United States GP
19 min
Inside COTA's Turn 1 clubhouse and its plans to build a second track
Max Verstappen puzzled by Q3 grip loss, but Austin shows how far Red Bull has progressed
Formula 1
F1 Formula 1
United States GP
1 h
Max Verstappen puzzled by Q3 grip loss, but Austin shows how far Red Bull has progressed
Carson Hocevar says Zane Smith feud is "pretty one-sided"
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
3 h
Carson Hocevar says Zane Smith feud is "pretty one-sided"
Feature
Discover prime content
Subscribe and access Motorsport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
You have 2 options:
- Become a subscriber.
- Disable your adblocker.
Subscribe now Already subscribed? Sign in here
Already disabled your adblocker?
Reload page
Manage Alerts
Subscribe