History 2010s

2017 Rally Sweden (WRC)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Rally Sweden

Date: February 9–12, 2017

Start Location: Karlstad, Sweden

Finish Location: Torsby, Sweden

Total Distance: 1,405 km (331 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 60+ crews

Rally Sweden remained the only full-snow event on the WRC calendar, featuring high-speed forest stages and iconic jumps.

Route

Vargåsen: Home to the famous Colin’s Crest jump.
Hagfors: Fast sweeping snow-covered corners with excellent visibility.
Torsby Power Stage: Mixed-surface finish with fans packed into the snowbanks.

Studded tyres allowed speeds exceeding those of many gravel rallies.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Toyota Yaris WRC
2nd Place
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Ford Fiesta WRC
3rd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Ford Fiesta WRC

Latvala’s win was Toyota’s first since their return to the WRC in 2017, making it an instant highlight of the season.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Snowbank Usage: Drivers leaned on snowbanks to carry speed.
  • Ice Ruts: Studs needed to stay sharp for full grip.
  • Visibility: Snow dust could be blinding in close competition.

Rally Sweden delivered pure winter rally spectacle and marked a historic Toyota victory.

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