History 2010s

2011 Rally d’Italia Sardegna (Italy) — WRC Rd.5

Overview

Event Name: 2011 Rally d’Italia Sardegna

Date: May 5–8, 2011

Start/Finish Location: Olbia, Sardinia

Total Distance: 1,183.12 km overall (339.70 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 33 starters, 28 finishers

Hot, dusty, and unforgiving, Sardinia demanded precision to avoid punctures and suspension damage. Loeb kept a steady pace to claim another gravel win, while others faltered in the rocky conditions.


Route

Monte Grighine: Rocky climbs and descents with minimal margin for error.
Coastal Loops: Wind and sand patches added unpredictability.
Olbia Super Special: Urban night stage for spectators.

The rally featured narrow, technical gravel tracks winding through hills and coastline.

Loose gravel on the opening passes meant road position was critical.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën DS3 WRC
2nd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Ford Fiesta RS WRC
3rd Place
Petter Solberg & Chris Patterson · Citroën DS3 WRC

Loeb’s controlled pace allowed him to manage tires and avoid damage in harsh terrain.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rock Hazards: Pacenotes marked high-risk corners to avoid punctures.
  • Dust Trails: Required patience in close battles.
  • Heat Management: Crew endurance and brake cooling were key.

Sardinia rewarded patience, precision, and mechanical sympathy.

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