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2009 Rally Finland (Finland)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2009 Rally Finland (Finland)

Date: July 31 – August 2, 2009

Start Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Finish Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Total Distance: ~1,353.00 km

Competitive Stages: 345.15 km

Surface: Gravel (fast, flowing, with massive jumps)

Hirvonen’s perfect rhythm over Finland’s rollercoaster roads gave him a decisive edge over Loeb. The local hero’s commitment through blind crests and wide sweeps made the difference, thrilling the Finnish crowds and adding yet another chapter to the Loeb–Hirvonen title duel.

Route

Ouninpohja: The crown jewel of rally stages, with colossal jumps, sweeping bends, and speeds exceeding 200 km/h.
Lankamaa: Tight technical sections opening into high-speed straights, testing adaptability.
Myhinpää: Narrow forest tracks with sudden elevation changes and limited visibility.

Rally Finland’s stages are the fastest in the WRC, demanding precision and bravery in equal measure. Key stages included:

Gravel sweeping was a major factor, giving Hirvonen an advantage as road position improved grip through the rally.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Ford Focus RS WRC 09
2nd Place
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC
3rd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Ford Focus RS WRC 09

Loeb pushed hard but couldn’t match Hirvonen’s fearless pace over the crests. Latvala backed up Ford’s dominance with a strong podium showing.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Blind Crests & Jumps: Demanded absolute trust between driver and co-driver.
  • Gravel Sweeping: Early runners faced lower grip, with Hirvonen benefiting from cleaner lines.
  • High-Speed Precision: Even small errors could result in massive time loss or retirement.

Hirvonen’s Finland win tied the championship points with Loeb, setting the stage for a nail-biting final run of events in the 2009 WRC season.

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