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Overview

The 1969 Rallye dei Fiori, also known as the 9th Rallye Sanremo, was a key fixture in the European Rally Championship. Set along the Ligurian coast and mountain ranges, the rally tested endurance, vehicle reliability, and co-driver precision. It drew top talent from across Europe and reinforced the event’s growing international reputation.

Route

Start/Finish Location: Sanremo, Italy

Distance: Approximately 1,395.7 km

Surface: Primarily tarmac with some gravel sections

Challenges: Hairpin climbs, night driving, patchy grip, and coastal fog

The rally spanned steep inland climbs and narrow cliffside roads, blending speed with survival over mixed surfaces and elevation changes.

Navigating the Ligurian terrain required mastery of braking, cornering, and co-driver timing—especially on stages with steep descents and rapid switchbacks.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

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2nd Place

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3rd Place

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Navigation & Challenges

Sanremo’s mix of night runs, coastal cliffs, and inland forest routes demanded split-second communication between driver and co-driver.

Navigation: Pace notes had to be concise and perfectly timed on back-to-back turns
Visibility: Fog and dim lighting made coastal night stages especially risky
Timing: Long distances and variable terrain made timing accuracy critical to avoid penalties

Success at the 1969 Rallye dei Fiori came not from flat-out aggression, but from rhythm, accuracy, and mechanical reliability across one of Italy’s most scenic but punishing routes.

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