Rally driver Hermann Neubauer is once again measuring himself against international competition. At the rally on Gran Canaria, however, the comparison is not the focus. The memories of the paradise island are very present.
“Despite all the problems, the rally was absolutely amazing every time.” Hermann Neubauer waxes lyrical when he thinks about the race on Gran Canaria. On the next three days, the Lungauer will be able to enjoy it again. The 35-year-old is driving a European Championship race again for a change and has one main goal with co-driver Bernhard Ettel: “We want to have as much joy and fun as possible while driving.” He had that despite many mishaps in 2013 and In 2018, when he was traveling on the Canary Islands. “In 2013 I stood on the 2WD podium here despite food poisoning, and in 2018 I paid a lot of money in the R5 with the wrong set-up and wrong tires,” says the Skoda driver about the problems there. He could also pay the money this year, because in Compared to international competition such as well-known names Hayden Paddon or Mads Östberg, the two-time Austrian national champion doesn’t know the route particularly well. “In general, experience counts even more here than in Austria, especially due to the fact that you are only allowed to view the exams twice. This is a big challenge, the writing really has to be right.” A total of 13 special stages have to be completed at the Rally Islas Canarias from Thursday to Saturday evening.
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