History 2010s

2011 Rally Catalunya – Costa Daurada (Spain) — WRC Rd.12

Overview

Event Name: 2011 Rally Catalunya – Costa Daurada

Date: October 21–23, 2011

Start/Finish Location: Salou, Spain

Total Distance: 1,354.21 km overall (406.52 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 40 starters, 37 finishers

Spain’s unique format opened with gravel stages before switching to smooth, circuit-like tarmac. Loeb’s adaptability and setup work earned him a commanding win.


Route

Terra Alta: Gravel stage with mixed asphalt sections.
El Priorat: Long, flowing tarmac test.
Riudecanyes: Tight mountain switchbacks with guardrails.

Two days of pure tarmac and one of gravel, demanding two distinct car setups.

The transition from gravel to tarmac required overnight suspension and brake changes.


🏆 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 win positioned him to claim his eighth straight title at the next round.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Changes: Drivers had to adjust braking points and lines constantly.
  • Long Stages: Concentration over 40+ km tests was essential.
  • Tire Wear: Hot tarmac demanded careful tire management.

Catalunya’s dual-surface format continued to make it one of the WRC’s most technical rallies.

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