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Overview

Event Name: 2011 Rally Sweden

Date: February 10–13, 2011

Start/Finish Location: Karlstad, Sweden

Total Distance: 1,961.29 km overall (351.00 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 59 starters, 49 finishers

With a fresh layer of snow and firm ice beneath, Rally Sweden delivered classic high-speed winter rallying. Hirvonen fought off a surprise challenge from Østberg to claim victory by under seven seconds.

Route

Vargåsen: Featuring the iconic Colin’s Crest jump.

Likenäs: Long, flowing stages with consistent ice grip.

Karlstad Super Special: Short opening/closing stage for spectators.

The route featured sweeping forest roads, narrow ice-covered stretches, and cross-border stages in Norway.

Stud management was crucial to maintaining grip and stability on the second pass.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Ford Fiesta RS WRC

2nd Place

Mads Østberg & Jonas Andersson · Ford Fiesta RS WRC

3rd Place

Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Ford Fiesta RS WRC

Ford swept the podium with the debuting Fiesta RS WRC proving instantly competitive.

Navigation & Challenges

Snowbanks: Drivers used them to aid rotation but risked time loss if stuck.
Cold Temperatures: Required mechanical warm-up routines before pushing.
Jump Landings: Pacenotes had to anticipate landing grip on icy surfaces.

Sweden in 2011 was a true test of winter rally mastery, rewarding precision and bravery.

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