History 1990s

1994 Rallye Sanremo – Rallye d’Italia (Italy)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1994 Rallye Sanremo – Rallye d’Italia (Italy)

Date: October 10–13, 1994

Start Location: Sanremo, Italy

Finish Location: Sanremo, Italy

Total Distance: 525.00 km of special stages

Surface: Asphalt and Gravel

The 1994 Rallye Sanremo saw a dominant performance from Massimo Biasion, who expertly controlled his Ford Escort RS Cosworth through both fast tarmac and demanding gravel sections. Biasion’s consistency and tire management proved to be the key as he fended off the competition to claim his third career victory in Sanremo, further strengthening his championship campaign. The rally’s mix of gravel and asphalt tested both car setup and driver precision, with Biasion managing the varying conditions with calm expertise.

Route

Rocchetta Nervina: Fast, flowing roads with significant elevation changes—drivers had to find the balance between speed and grip.
San Romolo: Narrow, twisty gravel stages in the mountains, where braking precision was key to avoid costly errors.
Monte Bignone: A mixture of asphalt and gravel, this stage was especially treacherous, with many corners not suited for high-speed entries.

The rally featured stages through the Ligurian hills, where the mix of asphalt and gravel demanded precise handling and tire choice:

The rally faced dry conditions, but stages varied from smooth tarmac to rough gravel, making tire strategy a critical part of the competition.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Massimo Biasion & Tiziano Siviero · Ford Escort RS Cosworth
2nd Place
Didier Auriol & Bernard Occelli · Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD
3rd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Subaru Impreza 555

Biasion’s pace on both gravel and tarmac stages gave him an unassailable lead, with Auriol and Sainz pushing hard but ultimately coming short in the fight for the top spot.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Asphalt to Gravel Transition: Tire management was crucial, with different compounds required for the stages that alternated between asphalt and gravel.
  • High-Speed Corners: Drivers had to carefully adjust their setups to find the right balance of handling and speed for Sanremo’s tight and sweeping corners.
  • Rocky Sections: The gravel stages featured unpredictable rocks that challenged suspension setups, making driver concentration and car control essential.

The 1994 Rallye Sanremo was another showcase of Biasion’s skills on mixed surfaces, further solidifying his championship aspirations as he took his third victory in the event.

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