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2012 Rally Guanajuato México (Mexico) — WRC Rd.3

Overview

Event Name: 2012 Rally Guanajuato México

Date: March 8–11, 2012

Start/Finish Location: León, Mexico

Total Distance: 1,083.91 km overall (408.50 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 27 starters, 23 finishers

Mexico’s combination of heat, altitude, and long stages made it a demanding early-season challenge. Loeb’s pace and mechanical sympathy earned him a comfortable win.


Route

El Chocolate: Iconic 54 km stage with sweeping views.
Guanajuato Street Stage: Narrow cobblestone roads through tunnels.
Otates: Long, technical gravel with elevation changes.

Gravel mountain roads at over 2,000 meters above sea level.

Thin air reduced engine power by up to 20%, making smooth driving essential.


🏆 Results

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

Loeb extended his championship lead with a dominant performance in the Mexican heat.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Heat Management: Avoiding overheating in thin air.
  • Long Stages: Maintaining concentration for nearly an hour on El Chocolate.
  • Surface Degradation: Loose gravel made road sweeping a disadvantage.

Mexico 2012 rewarded experience, endurance, and mechanical sympathy.

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