History 2000s

2004 Rally Catalunya (Spain)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2004 Rally Catalunya (Spain)

Date: October 29–31, 2004

Start Location: Lloret de Mar, Spain

Finish Location: Lloret de Mar, Spain

Total Distance: ~1,150 km (estimated full route)

Competitive Stages: 394.40 km

Surface: Asphalt

Returning to the wide, flowing roads of Catalonia, Sébastien Loeb once again demonstrated his asphalt brilliance. The Frenchman controlled the pace from start to finish, fending off team and title pressure to claim another key win in his championship push.

Route

El Montmell: High-speed and smooth, with elevation changes and sweeping curves.
Querol: A blend of fast sections and technical hairpins — punished braking misjudgments.
La Riba: Tight and narrow with sudden grip changes — a favorite for time gaps and surprises.

Catalunya’s fast and circuit-like roads were known for rewarding clean driving and fluid rhythm. Notable stages included:

The weather remained dry and clear throughout the weekend, offering optimal asphalt conditions and leveling the playing field for late-season points battles.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën Xsara WRC
2nd Place
Markko Märtin & Michael Park · Ford Focus RS WRC
3rd Place
François Duval & Stéphane Prévot · Ford Focus RS WRC

Loeb took the lead early and never relinquished it. Märtin maintained pressure but couldn’t close the gap, while Duval rounded out a double Ford podium with a clean and confident drive.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Precision Cornering: Catalunya’s wide tarmac stages encouraged full-speed commitment and punished even minor errors.
  • Brake Wear: Long descents and heavy braking zones tested brake management across each loop.
  • Flow Maintenance: Drivers had to maintain speed and clean arcs — Loeb’s unmatched rhythm made the difference once again.

Loeb’s win in Spain all but sealed his place as the sport’s premier asphalt talent and set the stage for his first world title — a season of calm domination nearing its final chapter.

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