History 2000s

2007 Rally de Portugal (Portugal)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2007 Rally de Portugal (Portugal)

Date: March 30 – April 1, 2007

Start Location: Estádio Algarve, Faro

Finish Location: Estádio Algarve, Faro

Total Distance: ~1,084.00 km

Competitive Stages: 357.32 km

Surface: Gravel (fast, technical, mixed grip)

After a six-year absence, Rally de Portugal returned to the WRC calendar with a new base in the Algarve region. Sébastien Loeb kept his composure through a challenging mix of smooth gravel, rocky climbs, and tight technical sections to secure victory despite a late controversy over jump-start penalties for several crews.

Route

Santa Clara: Fast and open with sweeping bends — ideal for building confidence early in the rally.
Almodôvar: Narrow and technical with blind crests and loose gravel.
Estádio Algarve Super Special: A dual-lane head-to-head stage in front of thousands of fans.

The Algarve’s rally stages offered a balance of flowing speed and precision-heavy sections. Notable stages included:

Grip levels varied dramatically between sun-exposed sections and shaded areas, requiring adaptable driving styles.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC
2nd Place
Petter Solberg & Phil Mills · Subaru Impreza WRC2006
3rd Place
Dani Sordo & Marc Martí · Citroën C4 WRC

Loeb stayed in control from the early stages, with Solberg delivering his best performance of the season to that point. Sordo rounded out the podium after penalties for Marcus Grönholm dropped him down the order.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Variable Grip: Constant adjustments to braking and cornering were needed between surfaces.
  • Blind Crests: Co-driver accuracy was vital to maintain speed without overcommitting.
  • Penalty Drama: Timing infractions reshuffled final positions, highlighting the importance of discipline in rally control zones.

Loeb’s win in Portugal reinforced Citroën’s early-season dominance and underlined the C4 WRC’s adaptability on any surface.

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