History 2010s

2012 Rally New Zealand (New Zealand) — WRC Rd.7

Overview

Event Name: 2012 Rally New Zealand

Date: June 21–24, 2012

Start/Finish Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Total Distance: 1,656.98 km overall (413.94 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 41 starters, 35 finishers

New Zealand’s legendary smooth gravel stages once again delivered breathtaking high-speed action. Loeb built a commanding lead early and maintained it through flawless driving.


Route

Whangarei: Technical sections mixed with flowing corners.
Waipu Gorge: Narrow climbs and descents through forest.
Puhoi: Coastal stage with panoramic ocean views.

Fast, cambered gravel roads winding through rolling countryside and coastal cliffs.

Smooth surfaces allowed high average speeds with minimal car damage.


🏆 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’s dominance here extended his championship lead into the summer rounds.

Navigation & Challenges

  • High Speeds: Demanded precise pacenotes and timing.
  • Weather Variability: Light rain made some stages slippery.
  • Long Stages: Required intense concentration for extended runs.

Rally New Zealand 2012 was a celebration of pure driving flow and rhythm.

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