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1993 Rallye Sanremo – Rallye d’Italia (Italy)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1993 Rallye Sanremo – Rallye d’Italia (Italy)

Date: October 11–13, 1993

Start Location: Sanremo, Italy

Finish Location: Sanremo, Italy

Total Distance: 384.00 km of special stages

Surface: Asphalt

The 1993 Rallye Sanremo, running exclusively on asphalt for the first time in its modern format, offered a fast and flowing tour through the Ligurian hills. With some top WRC names absent or contesting limited roles, the event saw a reshuffled leaderboard. Italian tarmac ace Paolo Andreucci seized the opportunity with a sharp and mistake-free performance in his Ford Escort RS Cosworth, partnered by co-driver Paolo Kallivoda. The victory marked a breakthrough moment in Andreucci’s rally career.

Route

Bajardo and Vignai: Technical hill climbs with smooth tarmac and steep drop-offs—required confidence on corner entry.
San Romolo: Fast and flowing with subtle camber changes—ideal for drivers with circuit-style finesse.
Perinaldo: Classic Sanremo tarmac—switchback-heavy and lined with guardrails and sheer cliffs.

The Sanremo stages snaked through narrow mountain roads with tight hairpins and rhythm sections built for tarmac specialists:

Cool autumn weather kept tire strategy consistent throughout the rally, with dry conditions allowing for flat-out runs on most stages.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Paolo Andreucci & Paolo Kallivoda · Ford Escort RS Cosworth
2nd Place
Andrea Navarra & Guido D’Amore · Lancia Delta HF Integrale
3rd Place
Renato Travaglia & Flavio Zanella · Renault Clio Williams

Andreucci’s performance was composed and precise—his home crowd erupted as he crossed the line to claim his first major WRC rally victory.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Tight and Technical: Hairpins, stone walls, and narrow widths demanded inch-perfect driving and excellent braking feel.
  • Stage Familiarity: Local knowledge played a major role—Andreucci’s comfort on these roads showed in his confidence on corner exit.
  • Consistency Over Speed: With many top-tier teams absent, those who avoided mistakes rose to the top.

The 1993 Rallye Sanremo was a celebration of local talent and tarmac precision—Paolo Andreucci’s breakout win would pave the way for a decorated national rally career.

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