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1993 Rallye de España – Catalunya (Spain)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1993 Rallye de España – Catalunya (Spain)

Date: November 2–4, 1993

Start Location: Lloret de Mar, Spain

Finish Location: Lloret de Mar, Spain

Total Distance: 517.00 km of special stages

Surface: Asphalt

The 1993 Rallye Catalunya was a pure tarmac showdown in the scenic hills of northeastern Spain. Known for its wide, circuit-like stages and smooth surfaces, it favored precision driving and well-balanced setups. François Delecour, in his element on asphalt, showcased his refined style and quick reflexes to take a confident win in the Ford Escort RS Cosworth. With Daniel Grataloup on the notes, Delecour held off top rivals to cap off a strong season with one of his most stylish victories.

Route

Santa Coloma de Farners: Long flowing corners and rapid direction changes through forested terrain.
La Trona and Els Àngels: Twisty hill climbs and descents—brake modulation and weight transfer were key.
Montseny and Viladrau: Wide open tarmac and sweeping bends allowed for high-speed confidence and minimal margin for error.

Catalunya's roads were smooth, fast, and rhythmic—ideal for asphalt specialists and teams with finely tuned suspensions:

Dry, mild autumn weather allowed most drivers to run optimal slick tire compounds throughout the rally, with minimal grip fluctuation between stages.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
François Delecour & Daniel Grataloup · Ford Escort RS Cosworth
2nd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Lancia Delta HF Integrale
3rd Place
Didier Auriol & Bernard Occelli · Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD

Delecour’s flawless tarmac performance silenced critics and reminded the WRC paddock of his elite pace when grip and flow are in his favor.

Navigation & Challenges

  • High-Speed Consistency: Smooth surfaces demanded inch-perfect lines at near-flat-out speeds across every corner.
  • Brake Fade Management: Descents and technical sections required careful brake conservation throughout multi-loop stages.
  • Pace Over Power: Drivers who kept clean momentum through the flowing layouts often outpaced more aggressive but inconsistent rivals.

The 1993 Rallye de España – Catalunya rewarded finesse, flow, and fearless tarmac control—François Delecour rose to the occasion with a masterful, unshakable drive.

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