Worth bearing in mind those taking the route east (Wacker's group) will be having a cross/head wind when they turn more southerly to CP1 whereas the more southern group (led by Goy atm) will basically have a tailwind on their entire approach. At least, according to weather data.
Maybe that lot bet on a smooth and fast route with little navigation worries versus one that looks more direct but is also more challenging in Skinny's group. Michael Wacker is flying since he hit the Rhine.
Worth bearing in mind those taking the route east (Wacker's group) will be having a cross/head wind when they turn more southerly to CP1 whereas the more southern group (led by Goy atm) will basically have a tailwind on their entire approach. At least, according to weather data.