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Overview

Event Name: 1963 Rallye International de Genève

Date: October 4–6, 1963

Start/Finish Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Total Starters: Approximately 40 crews

Total Finishers: Estimated 30+ crews

Round 10 of the 1963 European Rally Championship, the Rallye International de Genève featured a compact format of asphalt stages centered around Geneva and the surrounding Alpine foothills. While official archives on timing and placement are limited, the event was noted for its technical tarmac driving and demanding hill climbs.

Route

Surface: Sealed tarmac with tight switchbacks and technical descents.

Elevation: Included steep Alpine hill climbs demanding torque and brake control.

Liaison: Transits through villages and lakeside roads with strict time control windows.

The course consisted of roughly 8 closed-road special stages totaling around 180–190 km. Roads included narrow climbs such as Mont Salève and local Geneva-area mountain routes.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

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2nd Place

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3rd Place

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Navigation & Challenges

Hill Climbs: Long gradient climbs tested cooling systems and traction.
Time Controls: Precision timing required between stages with minimal margin for delays.
Mixed Visibility: Fog and shade in mountain zones affected driver confidence on descents.

The 1963 Rallye International de Genève was remembered for its scenic but technically intense asphalt stages — a challenge of finesse rather than brute strength.

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