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2016 Wales Rally GB (WRC)

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Overview

Event Name: 2016 Wales Rally GB

Date: October 27–30, 2016

Start/Finish Location: Deeside, Wales, UK

Total Distance: 1,283 km (330 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 68 crews

Typical Welsh autumn weather created slippery, mist-covered stages that pushed crews to their limits.

Route

Sweet Lamb: Iconic stage with water splashes and big jumps.
Dyfnant: Narrow gravel lined with dense forest.
Hafren: Long and technical with ever-changing grip.

The lack of mid-day service made tyre and car preservation critical.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
2nd Place
Ott Tänak & Raigo Mõlder · Ford Fiesta RS WRC
3rd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 WRC

Ogier extended his unbeaten streak in Wales to four years.

Car Highlights

  • Volkswagen Polo R WRC: Maintained traction in treacherous conditions.
  • Ford Fiesta RS WRC: Tänak pushed Ogier hard but fell short.
  • Hyundai i20 WRC: Reliable in slippery conditions.

Setups leaned towards maximum grip and predictable handling over outright speed.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Low Visibility: Fog and mist obscured braking points.
  • Muddy Surfaces: Tyre choice critical for grip.
  • Forest Shadows: Made reading the road more difficult.

Patience and precise driving were rewarded in these treacherous conditions.

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