The final day of Baja Europe 2026 began under clear skies, with competitors heading into the decisive second rally leg—where every second counts and no margin for error remains.
After two days of intense racing, the leaderboard remains closely contested, setting up a thrilling conclusion to this compact but demanding event. The terrain, already challenging, now tests not only speed but also consistency, mechanical reliability, and mental endurance.
Żagań once again proves why it is considered a cornerstone of European off-road racing. Its mix of sandy tracks, forest sections, and flowing lines offers a perfect stage for a Baja-format showdown.
With navigation continuing to play a crucial role, competitors must balance aggression with precision. Small mistakes can have decisive consequences, especially in such a condensed rally format where time gaps are minimal.
As the final kilometers unfold, teams push to extract maximum performance from both machine and strategy. By the end of the day, Baja Europe 2026 will crown its winners—but only after one last test of skill, endurance, and determination.
Leg 2 – Special Stage 3 (SS3): Top 3 Classification
SS3 delivered a highly competitive opening stage of the second leg, with tight gaps across all categories and strong performances setting the tone for the final day of Baja Europe 2026.
ENDURO_CC
1. Berend De Ruiter — 01:23:24
2. Justin Gerlach — 01:28:08
3. Urban Jerkic — 01:28:27
ATV_CC
1. Adam Krysiak — 01:29:09
2. Karol Slugocki — 01:41:00
3. Jaroslaw Malkus — 01:44:21
CAR_CC_OPEN
1. Bert Mourik / Robert Voor — 01:22:07
2. Remigiusz Wutkowski / Artur Kordala — 01:25:26
3. Rients Hofstra / Michiel Sickler — 01:29:41
CAR_CC_LIMITED
1. Hagen Maikranz / David Gosebrink — 01:52:04
2. Ghassan Kaddoura / Thomas Kurkowski — 02:32:53
3. Nils Boehme / Marco Boehme — 02:34:19
SSV_CC
1. Matthias Walkner / Oliver Pyerin — 01:14:16
2. Georgi Vladimirov / Yavor Ivanov — 01:19:01
3. Arunas Lekavicius / Arunas Gelazninkas — 01:20:36
TRUCK_CC
1. Tom Heuer / Christoph Tum / Marco Richter — 01:43:58
2. Tilo Sueptitz / Lars Hiller / Rene Steinbach — 01:44:30
3. Oliver Schaeller / Marcel Fleischhauer — 01:45:40
Leg 2 – Special Stage 4 (SS4): Top 3 Classification
SS4 continued the intense rhythm of the second leg, with decisive runs across categories and key shifts in the leaderboard as teams pushed through the final competitive stage of the day.
ENDURO_CC
1. Berend De Ruiter — 01:23:24
2. Justin Gerlach — 01:28:08
3. Urban Jerkic — 01:28:27
ATV_CC
1. Adam Krysiak — 01:23:43
2. Karol Slugocki — 01:41:07
3. Christian Winter — 01:43:21
CAR_CC_OPEN
1. Remigiusz Wutkowski / Artur Kordala — 01:21:25
2. Frank Stensky / Stephan Stensky — 01:28:10
3. Konrad Theobald / Ramona Theobald — 01:35:34
CAR_CC_LIMITED
1. Robbert Van Lutterveld / Suzan Saat — 02:07:29
2. Nils Boehme / Marco Boehme — 02:34:41
3. Hagen Maikranz / David Gosebrink — 05:06:00
SSV_CC
1. Matthias Walkner / Oliver Pyerin — 01:17:40
2. Lukas Lauda / Stefan Henken — 01:18:06
3. Grzegorz Gasiorowski / Katarzyna Szalega — 01:18:46
TRUCK_CC
1. Tom Heuer / Christoph Tum / Marco Richter — 01:42:51
2. Oliver Schaeller / Marcel Fleischhauer — 01:46:30
3. Tilo Sueptitz / Lars Hiller / Rene Steinbach — 01:47:05
Source: RBI Sport
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