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2010 Wales Rally GB (United Kingdom) — WRC Rd.13

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2010 Wales Rally GB

Date: November 11–14, 2010

Start/Finish Location: Cardiff, Wales

Total Distance: 1,513.03 km overall (348.22 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 65 starters, 54 finishers

Typical autumn weather brought heavy rain, deep mud, and persistent mist across Welsh forests. Latvala kept a clean run while rivals faltered to end the season with a win for Ford.

Route

Rhondda & Myherin: Fast but muddy with hidden ruts.
Halfway & Sweet Lamb: Mixed technical sections and open hillside sprints.
Night Stages: Low visibility compounded by rain and fog.

Classic stages in south and mid-Wales offered slick gravel and narrow lines.

The rally tested endurance with long liaisons between service halts.

🏆 Results

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

Latvala’s measured drive contrasted with others’ mistakes, sealing Ford’s year on a high note.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Fog & Rain: Co-drivers relied on split-second calls to keep speed without over-committing.
  • Mud Buildup: Affected braking distances and grip through long corners.
  • Variable Grip: Constantly changing traction made risk management crucial.

Wales rewarded patience, smooth driving, and unwavering trust in pacenotes.

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