History 2010s

2013 Rally Catalunya (Spain) — WRC Rd.12

Overview

Event Name: 2013 Rally Catalunya

Date: October 25–27, 2013

Start/Finish Location: Salou, Spain

Total Distance: 1,355.94 km overall (390.75 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 70 starters, 59 finishers

Ogier showcased his adaptability by excelling on gravel and tarmac in one event.


Route

Terra Alta: Long mixed-surface test with big time gaps.
El Priorat: Technical tarmac climbs.
Riba-roja d'Ebre: Flowing gravel with tight junctions.

Day one gravel stages transitioned to pure asphalt for the remainder.

Teams faced setup compromises between surfaces.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
3rd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Citroën DS3 WRC

Ogier’s consistency sealed another win in a dominant year.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Change: Big setup compromise required.
  • Grip Variation: Sudden changes between gravel and asphalt.
  • Night Stages: Increased navigation difficulty.

Catalunya rewarded drivers who could adapt instantly.

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