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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.
Claire Schönborn secures World Championship cockpit!
With a strong performance in Sweden, the German beat Belgium’s Lyssia Baudet to start in the Junior World Rally Championship in 2025.
Claire – where she comes from, where she is heading
Claire Schönborn grew up in a motorsport-loving family. And has plenty of gasoline in her blood.
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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!
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
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