SOPHIA FLÖRSCH Makes Rally Debut With NINA SPITALER and CLAIRE SCHÖNBORN
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July 30, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- SOPHIA FLÖRSCH transitions from Opel Formula E development duties to make her rally debut at ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rallye driving the all-electric Mokka GSE Rally, completing intensive three-day training in pace notes and blind-corner navigation.
- Austrian co-driver NINA SPITALER, 29, brings rallycross and rally experience to the cockpit, having previously contested the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup in 2024 with guest entrant Pia Steffe.
- CLAIRE SCHÖNBORN coached Flörsch’s preparation while competing in both FIA Junior European Rally Championship with Corsa Rally4 and ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup, forming all-female trio across Opel’s electric motorsport programs.
- The 14-stage event symbolically bridges Opel’s Formula E and electric rally initiatives, with fans voting on Flörsch’s Mokka GSE livery design through Instagram ahead of the 14-15 August competition.
UPCOMING:
- ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rallye – August 14-15, 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com
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