Tom Heindrichs Wins 2024 ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup Finale

Belgian driver Tom Heindrichs wins the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup finale in Lower Bavaria, while Anthony Rott secures second place overall despite a late setback in the Power Stage.

Belgian guest driver Tom Heindrichs claimed victory in the 2024 ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup finale, driving the Opel Corsa Rally Electric at the Central European Rally in Lower Bavaria.

Despite competing as a guest and earning no points or prize money, Heindrichs, half-brother of World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville, delivered a standout debut performance, alongside co-driver Jonas Schmitz.

Reflecting on his win, Heindrichs said, “We quickly adapted to the car and kept improving. This victory is dedicated to our team and the fantastic atmosphere Opel and ADAC have created. It’s a perfect entry platform for professional rally sport.”

While Heindrichs took the spotlight, Frenchman Anthony Rott secured second place overall in the Cup despite slipping off the road during the final “Power Stage” and dropping to 10th in the finale.

Rott and his brother Adrien had been poised for victory until a late setback cost them the lead. However, Rott’s performance throughout the season ensured him the runner-up title behind Austrian Luca Pröglhöf, who missed the finale due to illness.

Christian Lemke and Jan-Eric Bemmann, who finished just 4.7 seconds behind Heindrichs, secured full points for the third time this season, consolidating fourth place overall and closing the gap on Spain’s Alex Español, who finished third in the final standings.

Dutch driver Fabian Kamermans also made a strong impression, finishing third in the finale and positioning himself as a contender for a 2025 Cup seat.

Opel Motorsport’s Jörg Schrott praised the event, stating, “The ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup showed well in front of around 90,000 spectators. The finale was exciting, and the entire season has proven that electric rallying works and provides a great platform for young talent.”

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