ZDF presenter Amelie Stiefvatter explains to the viewers: “We would have loved to have conducted an interview with Linus Straßer at this point, but he really wanted his bottle sponsor to be seen in the picture. Unfortunately, this is surreptitious advertising and is prohibited on public broadcasting. Accordingly, the interview did not take place. We thank you for your interest.”

McGrath wins the Slalom World Cup, Shiffrin triumphs in the women’s race

Previously, Straßer finished ninth, while Norwegian Atle Lie McGrath won the overall Slalom World Cup. His competitor Lucas Pinheiro Braathen eliminated in the second round; The day before, the Brazilian had won the giant slalom classification.