Oberhallau hillclimb 2026 preview: strong field for Swiss classic

The 2026 Oberhallau hillclimb in Switzerland's Canton Schaffhausen will serve as a round of both the KW Berg Cup and the German hillclimb championship, attracting a competitive international field to the 3 km course.

Reigning Swiss hillclimb champion Robin Faustini enters as the favourite in his Nova NP 01-2 Honda Turbo, with a track record within reach under ideal conditions. Marcel Steiner (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda Turbo) and Simon Hugentobler (Osella PA30 Zytek) are expected to challenge for top honours in the sportprototype classes.

In the 3-litre E2-SS formula category, Benjamin Noll (Osella FA30 Zytek LRM) and Roland Bossy (Tatuus F3-T318 Alpine) headline a strong contingent. The 2-litre E2-SC sportprototype class features Michel Zemp (Norma M20FC Honda Turbo), Georg Lang (PRC FPR VW Turbo), and Jean-Jacques Maitre (Nova NP 01-2 C Honda) among the contenders.

Touringcar competition spans multiple capacity classes. In the E1 category up to 4 litres, Roger Schnellmann (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8) and Remo Fischer (Ford Escort Cosworth RS) are among the frontrunners. The over-4-litre E1 class includes Bernhard Permetinger (BMW Z4 GT3) and Stefan Hetzenauer (Subaru Impreza WRX STI). The 3.5-litre E1 class features Reto Steiner (Ford Escort EGMO Cosworth), Alexander Sohm (Mazda 323 Turbo), and hillclimb veteran Bruno Ianniello (Lancia Delta S4).