The ceremony took place yesterday evening at the headquarters of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in Paris.
Born in Regensburg, Bavaria, Röhrl (71) began his rally career in 1968, driving private vehicles. He became a factory driver in 1972, and established himself amongst the world’s elite straight away: Röhrl won the Monte Carlo Rally four times in total, driving four different marques, and was world rally champion twice.