Winterberg. At the team competition in Winterberg (Germany), serial-winner Germany also won the 2006 European title. The local heroes won in the line-up with Silke Kraushaar, Patric Leitner/Alexander Resch und David Möller in a total time of two minutes 24.552 seconds. It was the sixth European title for Germany in a row.

Silver medal went to Italy (Anastasia Oberstolz-Antonova, Christian Oberstolz/Patrick Gruber and Armin Zöggeler) with a total time two minutes 25.236 seconds followed by Latvia in the line-up Anna Orlova, Andris Sics/Juris Sics and Martins Rubenis (2:25,565).

Team USA (Ashley Hayden, Mark Grimmette/Brian Martin and Tony Benshoof) finished fourth (2:25,582).

Quotes:

David Möller (GER / World Champion 2004 and Bronze medal at World Championships 2005)
„In Winterberg I can compete with the best drivers – that makes me feel positive. For me, the team competition is very important, because I drive for my nation. I would be glad, if this competition would become part of the Olympic program.”

Christian Oberstolz (ITA / Overall World Cup Winner 2004/2005 at the Doubles)
„We are not satisfied with our run but we are glad about the silver medal. Nevertheless it was a good test for us. Now we know, how it works here.”

Martins Rubenis (LAT / Silver medallist at World Championships 2003 and Bronze medallist at World Championships 2004):
„We are very satisfied. For us it is the first medal at an European Championship. If the weather does not change, it was a good test for the race on Sunday.“