History 2010s

2011 Rally México (Mexico) — WRC Rd.2

Overview

Event Name: 2011 Rally México

Date: March 3–6, 2011

Start/Finish Location: León, Guanajuato

Total Distance: 1,022.30 km overall (364.87 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 24 starters, 18 finishers

Thin mountain air cut engine performance by up to 30%, while daytime temperatures soared. Loeb’s strategic tire use and minimal mistakes earned him a commanding win over Mikko Hirvonen.


Route

Ibarrilla: Rocky climbs and tight descents.
Otates: Longest stage of the rally, mixing fast and slow gravel.
Guanajuato Street Stage: Ceremonial opener through tunnels and plazas.

Stages wound through the Sierra de Lobos and Sierra de Guanajuato mountains.

High altitudes demanded careful engine mapping and cooling strategies.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën DS3 WRC
2nd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Ford Fiesta RS WRC
3rd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Ford Fiesta RS WRC

Loeb’s consistency underlined Citroën’s strength on rough gravel in 2011.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Altitude Effects: Pacenotes adjusted braking points for reduced engine braking.
  • Loose Gravel: Second-pass ruts risked damaging suspension.
  • Heat Management: Tire preservation was critical during long loops.

Mexico rewarded smooth driving and mechanical sympathy in punishing conditions.

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