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2016 Rally Finland (WRC)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2016 Rally Finland

Date: July 28–31, 2016

Start/Finish Location: Jyväskylä, Finland

Total Distance: 1,271 km (333 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 50 crews

Finland’s smooth gravel roads and enormous jumps created a breathtaking spectacle, with average speeds pushing beyond 130 km/h.

Route

Ouninpohja: Legendary stage with countless jumps and flat-out sections.
Jukojärvi: Fast-flowing and lined with rally-mad spectators.
Horkka: Technical sections mixed with high-speed runs.

This was a rally where bravery and commitment defined the leaderboard.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Kris Meeke & Paul Nagle · Citroën DS3 WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
3rd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 WRC

Meeke made history by becoming the first non-Nordic driver to win Rally Finland in 14 years.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Blind Crests: Required perfect timing and trust in pacenotes.
  • Massive Jumps: Demanded accurate throttle control to land cleanly.
  • High-Speed Commitment: Little room for error on narrow tree-lined roads.

The perfect blend of speed, skill, and nerve made this a season highlight.

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