Sophia Flörsch to Compete in ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup with Mokka GSE Rally
Formula E test driver Sophia Flörsch will guest-enter the ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup at the Saarland-Pfalz Rallye, driving an Opel Mokka GSE Rally.
207 kW (281 hp)
345 Nm
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What Happened
Sophia Flörsch, test and development driver for Opel's Formula E team, will compete as a guest entrant in the ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup at the Saarland-Pfalz Rallye on August 14–15. She will drive the all-electric Opel Mokka GSE Rally, a car whose design will be chosen by fans via Opel's Instagram channels. Flörsch's participation connects Opel's new involvement in the electric World Championship with its pioneering electric rally discipline.
207 kW (281 hp)
The Mokka GSE Rally produces more than twice the power of its predecessor.
“I've always enjoyed taking on new challenges – that's exactly what makes this event so exciting for me. You have to trust your co-driver 100 per cent, work your way to the limit and drive with absolute precision – because there are no run-off areas here like there are on a circuit.”
- Sophia Flörsch – Formula E test driver and guest rally entrant
- Nina Spitaler – co-driver, experienced rally co-driver and rallycross driver
- Claire Schönborn – coach, drives for Opel in European Junior Rally Championship and GSE Rally Cup
“Sophia threw herself into the training sessions, worked with great precision and quickly built confidence in the new procedures. This event brings our two motorsport worlds – Formula E and electric rallying – together in a special way.”
Why this matters
This event bridges Formula E and electric rallying, showcasing Opel's commitment to electric motorsport and diversity. It involves fan participation in designing the car's livery and highlights women in motorsport through Flörsch, her coach, and co-driver. The rally cup itself is the world's first electric rally one-make cup, advancing sustainable competition.
Terms in This Story
- ADAC Opel GSE Rally Cup
- A one-make rally series for electric Opel vehicles, organized by the German automobile club ADAC and Opel.
- Pace notes
- Detailed descriptions of a rally route read by a co-driver to guide the driver through corners and obstacles.
- One-make cup
- A racing series where all competitors drive the same car model, emphasizing driver skill.
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