History 2010s

2010 Jordan Rally (Jordan) — WRC Rd.3

Overview

Event Name: 2010 Jordan Rally

Date: April 1–3, 2010

Start/Finish Location: Dead Sea, Jordan

Total Distance: 983.44 km overall (339.48 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 32 starters, 28 finishers

The WRC’s lowest-altitude event ran on compact desert gravel, where minimal grip and punishing rock edges tested patience. Loeb snatched victory by just 35.8 seconds after a close fight with Latvala through the final day’s stages.


Route

Jordan Valley: High-speed sections broken by tight hairpins and rock outcrops.
Desert Plains: Long straights exposed to windblown dust reducing visibility.
Heat Factor: Midday stage temps exceeded 30°C, affecting both crews and cars.

Stages were tightly grouped around the Dead Sea service park, offering a mix of smooth, fast stretches and slow, technical corners.

Hard-packed gravel offered grip early but degraded into loose marbles on second passes.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Ford Focus RS WRC 09
3rd Place
Petter Solberg & Phil Mills · Citroën C4 WRC

Loeb’s win was secured through consistent pace and flawless tire preservation under scorching conditions.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Dust Clouds: Reduced visibility demanded precise distance calls from co-drivers.
  • Rock Strikes: Pacenotes flagged high-risk edges to avoid punctures.
  • Heat Stress: Crew hydration and cockpit cooling strategies were essential.

Jordan rewarded patience, clean lines, and meticulous tire management in oppressive heat.

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