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The Opel Mokka GSE Rally made its electrifying debut at the ELE Rally in the Netherlands, thrilling spectators and marking a bold step forward for electric rallying. Held around Eindhoven amid rain and slippery conditions, the event showcased the impressive capabilities of the Opel Mokka GSE Rally prototype while Alex “Sito” Español clinched his second win of the season in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup ‘powered by GSE.’ The race highlighted both cutting-edge technology and fierce competition among talented drivers.
Key Highlights
- World Premiere: The Opel Mokka GSE Rally debuted, boasting a 207 kW (280 hp) electric powertrain and 345 Nm of torque.
- Race Winner: Alex Español solidified his lead in the Cup with a victory, finishing 13.6 seconds ahead of the competition.
- Podium Finishers: Fabian Kamermans (Netherlands) took second, and Christian Lemke (Germany) secured third.
- Special Guest: Opel motorsport legend Volker Strycek drove the Mokka GSE Rally, joined by Rebecca Reinermann, Vice President Marketing at Opel and Vauxhall.
Español, paired with co-driver Borja Odriozola, dominated the challenging course, setting two special stage best times on Friday and holding off strong contenders through Saturday. Dutch driver Fabian Kamermans, alongside Stefan Müller, finished second, achieving his best Cup result yet. “It’s a great feeling to be on the podium at my home rally,” Kamermans said. “Sito was incredibly fast, but we nearly maximized our performance.” Christian Lemke, with co-driver Pascal Raabe, fought hard for third, briefly trailing Español by just two-tenths of a second before a setback dropped him back.
The Opel Mokka GSE Rally, driven by Strycek, turned heads with its power and agility, impressing over 50 guests from Opel Belgium and Opel Netherlands. Reinermann, who rode alongside Strycek, experienced the car’s potential firsthand. Jörg Schrott, Head of Opel Motorsport, noted, “The Mokka GSE Rally left a strong impression visually, acoustically, and in performance.”
The event underscored Opel’s push toward sustainable motorsport. The next round of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup ‘powered by GSE’ is set for June 14-15 at the Rallye Vosges Grand-Est in France.
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