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Overview

Event Name: 2010 Rally New Zealand

Date: May 7–9, 2010

Start/Finish Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Total Distance: 1,344.38 km overall (396.50 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 40 starters, 34 finishers

Fast, flowing gravel roads and stunning scenery made Rally NZ a driver favorite. Latvala drove flawlessly while Loeb’s rare off-road excursion cost him valuable time, handing Ford their first win of the season.

Route

Whangarei & Kaipara: High-speed sweepers and flowing rhythm.

Cambered Corners: Allowed drivers to carry more speed with less sliding.

Coastal Winds: Gusts could unsettle cars on open sections.

The rally featured classic North Island stages known for their smoothness and camber.

Minimal loose gravel on the racing line kept grip levels high for early runners.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Ford Focus RS WRC 09

2nd Place

Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Citroën C4 WRC

3rd Place

Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC

Latvala’s controlled pace and Loeb’s rare slip-up defined the rally’s outcome.

Navigation & Challenges

High-Speed Rhythm: Required precise pacenote delivery to maintain flow.
Wind Gusts: Sudden crosswinds near the coast needed quick corrections.
Grip Consistency: Minimal surface changes allowed confident pace but punished over-driving.

Patience and precise corner placement rewarded drivers in New Zealand’s smooth gravel paradise.

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