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2016 Rally Italia Sardegna (WRC)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2016 Rally Italia Sardegna

Date: June 9–12, 2016

Start/Finish Location: Alghero, Sardinia

Total Distance: 1,324 km (324 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 42 crews

Rally Italia Sardegna offered narrow, rocky gravel tracks under blazing Mediterranean heat, pushing crews and cars to the breaking point.

Route

Monte Lerno: Home to the famous Micky’s Jump.
Tergu–Osilo: Fast and flowing with sharp crests.
Coiluna–Loelle: Mix of technical corners and open sections.

Rocks hidden in the racing line punished aggressive driving.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
3rd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Volkswagen Polo R WRC

Neuville delivered a composed drive, taking advantage of others’ mistakes to secure victory.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Heat Management: Cockpit and engine temperatures soared.
  • Hidden Rocks: Risk of punctures and suspension damage.
  • Narrow Roads: Minimal margin for error on cliffside tracks.

Winning in Sardinia is as much about survival as it is about speed.

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