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2013 Rallye Monte-Carlo (Monaco/France) — WRC Rd.1

Overview

Event Name: 2013 Rallye Monte-Carlo

Date: January 15–20, 2013

Start/Finish Location: Valence to Monte Carlo

Total Distance: 1,798.13 km overall (465.10 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 73 starters, 49 finishers

Snow, ice, and unpredictable weather forced dramatic tire strategy changes. Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena mastered the conditions for an emphatic win.


Route

Col de Turini: Hairpins with ice patches under fresh snow.
Saint-Nazaire–Le Fays: Variable grip with frozen sections.
Moulinet–La Bollène: Narrow, twisty mountain roads.

Iconic Col de Turini night stage plus mixed asphalt-and-snow roads.

Tire choice was a gamble on every loop.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën DS3 WRC
2nd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
3rd Place
Dani Sordo & Carlos del Barrio · Citroën DS3 WRC

Loeb’s part-time return started with a masterclass in winter rallying.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rapid Weather Changes: Demanded constant pace note adjustments.
  • Black Ice: Invisible hazards in braking zones.
  • Night Stages: Limited visibility compounded by snow glare.

Monte Carlo 2013 was a tire and nerves test that rewarded experience.

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