Bobsleigh World Championships in Winterberg: Will Germany's success be its downfall?. After the German bobsleigh team's unique Olympic record in Beijing, the world association changed the rules.

It remains to be seen whether the combination of technology, starting performance and driving skills will be enough for the world title. The premier class of four-man bobsles will be the most exciting World Cup race. The German championships were also held in winterberg in mid-November.. Defending champion Johannes Lochner will be missing after his fall in Altenberg last year.