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2014 SATA Rallye Açores

Overview

Event Name: 2014 SATA Rallye Açores

Date: May 15–17, 2014

Start/Finish Location: Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island

Total Distance: 679 km (216 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 57 crews

This ERC gravel rally is famous for its stunning scenery, soft volcanic soil, and narrow cliffside roads where precision is everything.


Route

Sete Cidades: Narrow rim road around a volcanic crater lake.
Feteiras: Fast-flowing gravel with sudden grip changes.
Vila Franca: Tight and twisty farm roads lined with stone walls.

Soft volcanic gravel required careful throttle control to prevent wheelspin and loss of time.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Bernardo Sousa & Hugo Magalhães · Ford Fiesta RRC
2nd Place
Kevin Abbring & Sebastian Marshall · Peugeot 208 T16
3rd Place
Craig Breen & Scott Martin · Peugeot 208 T16

Sousa’s local knowledge and ability to manage the soft gravel proved decisive.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Cliffside Roads: No room for error.
  • Soft Gravel: Easily rutted, changing grip with every car.
  • Fog: Reduced visibility on high stages.

The Azores remains one of the most visually stunning and technically demanding rallies in Europe.

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