Overview
- Felix Hoffmann led the German contingent in fifth, with Philipp Raimund 16th, Pius Paschke 23rd and Karl Geiger 39th, securing starts for all five at Sunday’s Bergisel competition.
- Andreas Wellinger advanced in 50th by 0.1 points and described his form as a struggle, drawing a first‑round duel with top qualifier Jan Hörl.
- Overall leader Domen Prevc was 30th in difficult tailwinds while Hörl won the session ahead of three Austrians, and qualifying points do not affect the Tournee standings.
- Raimund briefly hit a barrier after a fast landing but was able to continue, as Horngacher pointed to Raimund and Hoffmann as Germany’s best podium prospects.
- Horngacher is working to restore Geiger and Wellinger for the Skiflug World Championships and the Olympics, and DSV officials plan post‑Tournee successor talks with Andreas Mitter among the names in consideration.