History 2010s

2012 Rally Catalunya (Spain) — WRC Rd.13

Overview

Event Name: 2012 Rally Catalunya

Date: November 9–11, 2012

Start/Finish Location: Salou, Spain

Total Distance: 1,381.73 km overall (405.46 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 67 starters, 51 finishers

Loeb delivered a flawless performance on both gravel and tarmac stages, ending his full-time career with yet another rally win.


Route

Terra Alta: Long mixed-surface stage with gravel-to-tarmac transitions.
Riudecanyes: Famous roundabout section for spectators.
Priorat: Fast, smooth tarmac with sweeping bends.

A unique rally combining gravel and tarmac stages in one event.

Adaptability was essential to maintain pace across surfaces.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën DS3 WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Ford Fiesta RS WRC
3rd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Citroën DS3 WRC

Loeb’s Spanish win was a symbolic conclusion to an unmatched career.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Transitions: Required instant adaptation in driving style.
  • Weather Shifts: Occasional rain complicated tire choice.
  • Final Pressure: Loeb’s farewell event added emotional stakes.

Rally Catalunya 2012 was both a technical and emotional finale to Loeb’s era.

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