History 2010s

2012 Rally Argentina (Argentina) — WRC Rd.5

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2012 Rally Argentina

Date: April 26–29, 2012

Start/Finish Location: Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina

Total Distance: 1,770.82 km overall (502.73 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 49 starters, 39 finishers

With its massive stages and iconic mountain passes, Rally Argentina tested endurance as much as speed. Loeb and Hirvonen fought all weekend, but Loeb’s late push sealed the win.

Route

El Condor: Narrow mountain stage with fog and crowds lining the course.
Mina Clavero – Giulio Cesare: Technical with steep descents.
Amboy – Santa Monica: Long, flowing gravel sections.

Gravel mountain roads combined with river crossings and rocky passes.

At over 500 km of stages, this was one of the longest rallies in modern WRC history.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën DS3 WRC
2nd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Citroën DS3 WRC
3rd Place
Mads Østberg & Jonas Andersson · Ford Fiesta RS WRC

Loeb’s seventh win in Argentina was a masterclass in endurance rallying.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Fog: Reduced visibility on high mountain passes.
  • Long Stages: Required intense concentration for over 25 minutes per run.
  • Rocky Surfaces: Punctures were a constant threat.

Argentina 2012 was a test of patience, precision, and stamina.

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