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Overview

Event Name: 2010 Rally Finland (Neste Oil Rally Finland)

Date: July 29–31, 2010

Start/Finish Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Total Distance: 1,009.25 km overall (310.05 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 88 starters, 55 finishers

Flat-out gravel roads, massive jumps, and flowing crests kept average speeds high. Latvala pushed Loeb all the way, but the Frenchman’s calm, mistake-free drive secured another iconic Finland win.

Route

Ouninpohja-style Jumps: Demanded perfect commitment and pacenote accuracy.

Fast Gravel: Firm, smooth base allowed for maximum attack.

Short Rally Format: Two-day competition increased intensity.

Finland’s stages are renowned for their high speeds and airborne moments.

Road position played a smaller role thanks to minimal loose gravel buildup.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC

2nd Place

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

3rd Place

Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Citroën C4 WRC

Latvala thrilled local fans but Loeb’s consistency and precise pacenotes were unbeatable.

Navigation & Challenges

Jump Calls: Perfect timing critical to avoid unsettling the car mid-air.
Blind Crests: Required absolute trust between driver and co-driver.
Corner Linking: Finland’s rhythm depends on anticipating sequences, not isolated corners.

Finland rewarded bravery backed by immaculate pacenote delivery and car control.

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