Lausitz: Rallycross World Champion Kristoffersson with innovative livestream

Following his successful performance at the Mittelrhein Rally in August in a Porsche 911 Rally GT, eight-time World Rallycross Champion Kristoffersson is taking part in a round of the German Rally Championship for the second time as the season draws to a close.

For Kristoffersson, this outing marks his return to a Rally2 car after more than two years. The 37-year-old last sat behind the wheel of a Rally2 car. The rallycross legend has long since proven, with a number of top placings in the WRC2 category at rallies in Sweden and Finland, that he is highly competitive even on longer special stages.

Johan Kristoffersson/Dennis Zenz freuen sich auf die Rallye Lausitz

Foto: Sebastian Kraft

The partnership with co-driver Dennis Zenz, a successful navigator in the World Rally Raid Championship, is working well. On their first joint outing, the duo won all four special stages on the final day of the Mittelrhein Rally.

Even as they crossed the finish line, Kristoffersson and Zenz decided they wanted to continue their sporting partnership. “We’ve worked together brilliantly from the very start and I’m looking forward to picking up exactly where we left off,” says Kristoffersson.

Kristoffersson and Zenz will line up at the Rally Lausitz in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2, prepared by Team Pole Promotion under team principal Dennis Rostek.

Darf`s ein bißchen quer sein? Kristoffersson/Zenz beim Test im neuen Auto

Foto: Sebastian Kraft

At the season finale, the team based at the Boxberg Rally Centre faces the challenge of eight fast gravel special stages totalling 150 kilometres.

Despite his extensive rallycross experience, Kristoffersson does not wish to make any specific predictions. “I haven’t driven an R5 or Rally2 car since the Royal Rally of Scandinavia. So it will certainly take a bit of time before I’ve found my rhythm again,” emphasises the reigning European Rallycross Champion.

Sportgerät: Der Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 eingesetzt vom Team Pole Promotion

Foto: Sebastian Kraft

Test runs on the day before the Lausitz Rally went well. “The tests went well. We were able to get into our stride and find a good pace. By working on the differential and anti-roll bar, we were able to develop a good set-up. We feel well prepared for the two days of rallying,” commented Zenz, who is based in the town of Klausen in the Südeifel region.

As well as the sporting aspect, the project offers an additional highlight in the form of an innovative live broadcast.

From start to finish, from the cockpit to the service park: spectators can experience the rally up close and in real time on screen from extraordinary angles via an innovative live stream. The only thing closer to the Red Bull athletes is their fireproof underwear, as fans can watch the two Red Bull athletes from inside the cockpit whilst they push themselves to the limit. Viewers will also be able to look directly over the shoulders of the mechanics and engineers as they work in the service park. TikTok Live creator Joe Signon will be accompanying the team throughout the event, providing the rally community with the latest news, exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and authentic insights straight from the track and the paddock.

Heckansicht in Aktion: Pole Promotion-Skoda

Foto: Sebastian Kraft

The aim: to make motorsport an even more immersive and interactive experience. Rather than relying solely on traditional coverage, fans will gain direct access to the action behind the scenes and can follow Kristoffersson and Zenz’s rally adventure up close.