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2013 Rally Argentina (Argentina), WRC Rd.5

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2013 Rally Argentina

Date: May 1–4, 2013

Start/Finish Location: Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina

Total Distance: 1,539.32 km overall (407.64 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 35 starters, 28 finishers

In his second WRC outing of the season, Loeb overcame early pressure from Ogier to secure his record-extending 78th career win.

Route

El Condor: Narrow mountain track shrouded in fog.
Mina Clavero: Rocky surface with tight switchbacks.
Amboy–Santa Monica: High-speed flowing sections.

Rugged mountain stages with river crossings and massive crowds.

Mixed weather made tire choice critical.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën DS3 WRC
2nd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
3rd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Volkswagen Polo R WRC

Loeb’s legendary precision carried him to another Argentine triumph.

Car Highlights

  • Citroën DS3 WRC: Excellent handling on rocky terrain.
  • Volkswagen Polo R WRC: Competitive but suffered minor mistakes.

Suspension strength was key to survival.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Fog: Reduced visibility in mountain stages.
  • Ruts: Deep by the second pass, affecting car stability.
  • Unpredictable Weather: Constant threat of rain.

Argentina 2013 was a battle of endurance, precision, and mental toughness.

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