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2014 Rally de Portugal

Overview

Event Name: 2014 Vodafone Rally de Portugal

Date: April 3–6, 2014

Start Location: Estoril, Portugal

Finish Location: Faro, Portugal

Total Distance: 1,489 km (339 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 64 crews

The rally featured a blend of high-speed coastal roads and twisty inland tracks, with loose gravel, dust, and occasional rain creating a mixed-surface challenge.


Route

Santa Clara: Technical climbs and descents with variable grip.
Ourique: Long, dusty straights broken by sharp hairpins.
Fafe: Famous for its massive jump and huge spectator crowds.

The stages combined open, fast sections with tricky, rock-lined corners that punished small mistakes.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
2nd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Ford Fiesta RS WRC
3rd Place
Mads Østberg & Jonas Andersson · Citroën DS3 WRC

Ogier’s precision and ability to adapt to changing surfaces secured another dominant victory.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Loose Gravel: Slippery surface on early runs.
  • Dust: Reduced visibility in dry stages.
  • Unpredictable Weather: Sudden rain showers impacted grip.

Portugal’s mix of speed and technicality makes it one of the most respected rallies on the WRC calendar.

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