History 2010s

2014 Rally México

Overview

Event Name: 2014 Rally Guanajuato México

Date: March 6–9, 2014

Start Location: Guanajuato City, Mexico

Finish Location: León, Mexico

Total Distance: Approximately 1,000 kilometers (399 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 27 crews

High-altitude gravel stages tested engine performance and driver stamina. Thin air reduced engine power by up to 30%, forcing teams to focus on momentum and mechanical sympathy over outright aggression.


Route

El Chocolate: Long, technical climbs with breathtaking mountain views.
Otates: High-speed gravel with sharp rock outcrops.
Street Stage Guanajuato: Iconic night opener through underground mining tunnels.

Notable stages included:

The rally's punishing surface demanded careful tire and brake management, especially during the long Sunday Power Stage.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
3rd Place
Mads Østberg & Jonas Andersson · Citroën DS3 WRC

Ogier dominated with pace and consistency, securing back-to-back wins in Mexico.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Altitude: Affected both engine power and crew endurance.
  • Loose Gravel: Early road position meant sweeping dust and stones for following cars.
  • Long Stages: Required careful tire management and mechanical preservation.

Rally México remains one of the WRC's most unique and physically demanding gravel tests.

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