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2016 Rally Poland (WRC)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2016 Rally Poland

Date: June 30 – July 3, 2016

Start/Finish Location: Mikołajki, Poland

Total Distance: 1,322 km (306 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 50 crews

Rally Poland’s lightning-fast gravel stages offered breathtaking speed and razor-thin margins, with drivers keeping the throttle pinned for much of each stage.

Route

Gołdap: Smooth, flowing gravel roads through open countryside.
Mikołajki Arena: A fan-friendly superspecial held twice.
Stare Juchy: Fast and sweeping with hidden dips and crests.

Maintaining precision at extreme speeds was critical, as one small mistake could be disastrous.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Andreas Mikkelsen & Anders Jæger · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
2nd Place
Ott Tänak & Raigo Mõlder · Ford Fiesta RS WRC
3rd Place
Hayden Paddon & John Kennard · Hyundai i20 WRC

Mikkelsen snatched victory after Tänak suffered a late puncture, ending one of the closest battles of the season.

Navigation & Challenges

  • High-Speed Pacenotes: Demanded absolute trust between driver and co-driver.
  • Loose Surface: Road sweeping disadvantage for early starters.
  • Blind Crests: Required accurate braking points at full speed.

This rally was a masterclass in bravery and precision at extreme speeds.

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