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Born ready – World Rally Championship classic in Portugal ahead
Claire Schönborn joins the Junior World Rally Championship in mid-May and sets her sights on spectacular gravel tracks
Welcome to claire-schoenborn.com
Here you will find everything you need to know about the up-and-coming rally driver Claire Schönborn, who is currently competing in the Junior World Rally Championship for the WRC Young Drivers Team.
Show me the gravel – preparing for Portugal
It was an eventful week of preparation for Claire Schönborn ahead of her big gravel debut – the upcoming Rally Portugal. And it didn’t even start well. Spoiler: All’s well that ends well.
Piece of Art: Claire’s new helmet design
Claire Schönborn’s helmet, designed for her involvement in the Junior World Rally Championship in the WRC Young Driver Team, is far more than just a protective element.
First time on gravel? Subject to be Claire-ified!
With tests and a flying visit to the World Rally Championship round on Gran Canaria, Claire Schönborn from Hunsrück is preparing for her debut in the WRC classic in Portugal.
A word with Claire
Self-made hill-climb champion, permanent assignments as a race engineer and focus on the big goal: a conversation about female power that motorsport has not seen for a long time.
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Fast facts
Rally driver
From naught to WRC in just four rallies. Has prevailed in the worldwide selection program "Beyond Rally Women's Driver Development".
Race engineer
Comprehensive technical expertise in set-up, strategy, data analysis and technical systems.
Mechanic
Can do everything, does everything: brakes, engine, decals. Natural born screwdriver.
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Claire & Michael
She is the boss, he gives the commands. In rallying, the driver and co-driver are always looking for perfect communication. Crisp, efficient, to the point. Two who fit together: this is what makes Claire Sch̦nborn and Michael Wenzel tick Рeach with three defining characteristics.
Rally co-driver
European Rally Championship, World Rally Championship, DRM and Co. – has a lot of experience, a calm demeanor and not only shows the way according to the pace notes ...
3D digitizer
Measures a lot, and with moderation. Creates plans of buildings for the planned fit-out based on 3D measurements with the scanner. And digitally. It's better, as Tocotronic already knew.
Marco Pantani double
Cycling! On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. In between running, athletics training and juggling. Eye-hand coordination? Whoa, yes!
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Season
Rally Sweden
February 13–February 16, 2025
Rally Portugal
May 15–May 18, 2025
Rally Greece
June 26–June 29, 2025
Rally Finland
July 31–August 3, 2025
Rally Central Europe
October 16–October 19, 2025
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