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Jeanney Makes World RX History
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Frenchman Davy Jeanney won the ALL-INKL.COM World RX of Germany, round five of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy, after a dominant display at the wheel of a Peugeot 208 RX Supercar.
He becomes the first Frenchman to win a World RX race.
Timmy Hansen finished third to make it a double podium for Team Peugeot-Hansen. Reigning World RX Champion Petter Solberg clinched the runner-up spot and extended his championship lead over Sweden’s Johan Kristoffersson by 35 points.
In the second round of the FIA European Rallycross Championship (Euro RX), Marklund Motorsport’s Tommy Rustad took the checkered flag. Albatec Racing’s Jerome Grosset-Janin finished runner-up and was joined on the podium by his fellow Frenchman Fabien Pailler, who secured third. Rustad’s win in Germany sees the Norwegian close the gap on Euro RX round one winner Grosset-Janin, who leads Rustad in the overall standings by a slender two points.
“To win today feels incredible, it’s been the perfect weekend for me and it’s really fantastic for the team to have Timmy on the podium too,” said Jeanney, who enters the record books after becoming the first Frenchman to win a round of World RX. Jeanney also won the Monster Energy Super Charge Award for the rapid start off the line, as well as a limited edition Rebellion Timepieces Wraith Drive rallycross watch.
Jeanney, who claimed three heat wins on his path to victory, added, “Both myself and the car have stepped up a level since the start of the year, I made just one small mistake over the weekend and the rest was perfect. I really enjoy the Estering, it’s a track that suits my driving style well and I have good memories after finishing second in Germany two years ago. I’ve not won a rallycross event in five years [France, 2010] and to leave here with maximum points is a fantastic feeling.”
Runner-up Solberg was full of praise for Jeanney.
“I must say, I am very impressed with Davy—he was unbelievably quick this weekend, he deserves this win,” admitted the reigning World Champion.
“Usually I always want to win,” continued Solberg, “but I’m very happy to take second. It’s good for the Championship and I tried really hard to fight for the top spot but it’s been very tough racing. For the next event in Holjes, I’ll come back pushing even harder.”
Hansen’s weekend didn’t get off to the best start when the Peugeot-Hansen driver encountered some technical problems during the heats. The Peugeot-Hansen team worked hard on the car overnight and Hansen returned on flying form to secure the third step of the podium.
Following another impressive drive in the Volkswagen Sweden Polo RX Supercar, Kristoffersson finished fourth in Germany. Fifth place was awarded to Marklund Motorsport’s Tord Linnerud after Ford Olsbergs MSE driver Andreas Bakkerud was excluded from today’s final following contact with Linnerud at turn one.
Elsewhere, it was a tough weekend for EKS team owner Mattias Ekstrom who failed to make the semi-finals after a broken throttle cable and a sensor problem hindered his progress. Teammate Anton Marklund progressed to the semis but a tussle with Ford Olsbergs MSE Reinis Nitiss on turn one saw both drivers retire.
Fredrik Salsten won the TouringCar category after the Swede took a narrow victory over 16-year-old Magda Andersson. Salsten’s win now sees him lead the overall standings. Third place was awarded to Kjetil Larsen.
In S1600, Denmark’s Ulrik Linnemann took the win and is third in the standings with Janis Baumanis at the top of the table. Russia’s Timur Shigabutidnov and Hungary’s Krisztian Szabo were second and third respectively.
He becomes the first Frenchman to win a World RX race.
Timmy Hansen finished third to make it a double podium for Team Peugeot-Hansen. Reigning World RX Champion Petter Solberg clinched the runner-up spot and extended his championship lead over Sweden’s Johan Kristoffersson by 35 points.
In the second round of the FIA European Rallycross Championship (Euro RX), Marklund Motorsport’s Tommy Rustad took the checkered flag. Albatec Racing’s Jerome Grosset-Janin finished runner-up and was joined on the podium by his fellow Frenchman Fabien Pailler, who secured third. Rustad’s win in Germany sees the Norwegian close the gap on Euro RX round one winner Grosset-Janin, who leads Rustad in the overall standings by a slender two points.
“To win today feels incredible, it’s been the perfect weekend for me and it’s really fantastic for the team to have Timmy on the podium too,” said Jeanney, who enters the record books after becoming the first Frenchman to win a round of World RX. Jeanney also won the Monster Energy Super Charge Award for the rapid start off the line, as well as a limited edition Rebellion Timepieces Wraith Drive rallycross watch.
Jeanney, who claimed three heat wins on his path to victory, added, “Both myself and the car have stepped up a level since the start of the year, I made just one small mistake over the weekend and the rest was perfect. I really enjoy the Estering, it’s a track that suits my driving style well and I have good memories after finishing second in Germany two years ago. I’ve not won a rallycross event in five years [France, 2010] and to leave here with maximum points is a fantastic feeling.”
Runner-up Solberg was full of praise for Jeanney.
“I must say, I am very impressed with Davy—he was unbelievably quick this weekend, he deserves this win,” admitted the reigning World Champion.
“Usually I always want to win,” continued Solberg, “but I’m very happy to take second. It’s good for the Championship and I tried really hard to fight for the top spot but it’s been very tough racing. For the next event in Holjes, I’ll come back pushing even harder.”
Hansen’s weekend didn’t get off to the best start when the Peugeot-Hansen driver encountered some technical problems during the heats. The Peugeot-Hansen team worked hard on the car overnight and Hansen returned on flying form to secure the third step of the podium.
Following another impressive drive in the Volkswagen Sweden Polo RX Supercar, Kristoffersson finished fourth in Germany. Fifth place was awarded to Marklund Motorsport’s Tord Linnerud after Ford Olsbergs MSE driver Andreas Bakkerud was excluded from today’s final following contact with Linnerud at turn one.
Elsewhere, it was a tough weekend for EKS team owner Mattias Ekstrom who failed to make the semi-finals after a broken throttle cable and a sensor problem hindered his progress. Teammate Anton Marklund progressed to the semis but a tussle with Ford Olsbergs MSE Reinis Nitiss on turn one saw both drivers retire.
Fredrik Salsten won the TouringCar category after the Swede took a narrow victory over 16-year-old Magda Andersson. Salsten’s win now sees him lead the overall standings. Third place was awarded to Kjetil Larsen.
In S1600, Denmark’s Ulrik Linnemann took the win and is third in the standings with Janis Baumanis at the top of the table. Russia’s Timur Shigabutidnov and Hungary’s Krisztian Szabo were second and third respectively.
