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Claire cool: defying the heat at the Acropolis
Second World Championship race on loose surfaces – the 25-year-old from Hunsrück continues to climb the learning curve
Heat, respect and the Acropolis
Claire Schönborn with new vigour ahead of Rally of Gods in Greece.
New co-driver: more commitment for Claire
More experience, more calm and more dedication: Claire Schönborn has a new co-driver in Michael Wenzel.
Rally flair with Claire – sideways experience for Julia Klöckner
Adrenaline instead of official business: The President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, got a taste of rally air as a co-driver for a special stage.
1x Portugal, please – with spirit and courage
Junior World Championship driver Claire Schönborn sees the finish line at the legendary Rally Portugal after a courageous and instructive rollercoaster ride
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
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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.
Facets
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 Schönborn and Michael Wenzel tick – each 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!
The Calendar
Season
ERC Sweden
May 22-May 24, 2026
ERC Italy
June 03-June 05, 2026
ERC Poland
July 24-July 26, 2026
ERC Czech Republic
August 14-August 16, 2026
ERC United Kingdom
September 04 - September 06, 2026
ERC Portugal
October 23-October 25, 2026
GSE Eindhoven (NED)
May 29-May 30, 2026
GSE Géradmer (FRA)
June 13-June 14, 2026
GSE Weiz (AUT)
July 17-July 18, 2026
GSE St. Wendel (GER)
August 14-August 15, 2026
GSE Lübbecke (GER)
September 25-26, 2026
GSE Sanremo (ITA)
October 17-October 18, 2026
GSE Spa (BEL)
November 28-November 29, 2026




















