History 2010s

Pontus Tidemand

Overview Achievements Vehicles Style & Legacy Teamwork

Overview

Born on December 10, 1990, in Charlottenberg, Sweden, Pontus Tidemand grew up in a motorsport family, with his father, Ole Christian Tidemand, being a rally driver. He started his rally career in his teens and quickly progressed through Scandinavian rally championships before making his mark internationally. His technical driving and ability to maintain high average speeds across mixed surfaces made him a formidable competitor, particularly in the WRC-2 category where he achieved his greatest success.

🏆 Major Achievements

Tidemand’s consistent performances and championship-winning season in WRC-2 made him one of the standout drivers in the mid-2010s rally scene.

Vehicle Highlights

  • Škoda Fabia R5: The car with which he won the 2017 WRC-2 Championship.
  • Ford Fiesta R5: Used during earlier WRC-2 and SWRC appearances.
  • Citroën DS3 R3T: Early-career car in Junior WRC competition.

His greatest successes came with the Škoda Fabia R5, a platform that matched his smooth, precise driving style and gave him the edge in reliability and pace.

Driving Style & Legacy

Tidemand is known for his composed and controlled driving, particularly in high-pressure championship situations. His focus on clean lines and tire management allowed him to excel over long rallies. While he has yet to secure a full-time WRC seat, his success in WRC-2 and regional championships solidified his reputation as one of Sweden’s top rally exports of the 2010s.

Navigation & Teamwork

Pontus worked with several co-drivers over his career, most notably Jonas Andersson during his championship-winning 2017 WRC-2 campaign. Their collaboration was built on mutual trust and clear communication, essential for their consistent top finishes.

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