History 2010s

2017 Rally Guanajuato México (WRC)

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Rally Guanajuato México

Date: March 9–12, 2017

Start Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Finish Location: León, Mexico

Total Distance: 1,004 km (370 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 30+ crews

As the first gravel rally of the WRC season, Mexico brought searing heat and stages at over 2,700m above sea level, punishing cars and crews.


Route

Mexico City Stage: A spectacular street opener in front of thousands of fans.
El Chocolate: Long, flowing gravel roads at high altitude.
Guanajuato Tunnels: Iconic underground sections through a UNESCO heritage city.

Thin air reduced power by up to 20%, forcing teams to adapt engine mapping.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Kris Meeke & Paul Nagle · Citroën C3 WRC
2nd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Ford Fiesta WRC
3rd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Meeke famously went off-road into a spectator car park on the final stage yet still won, cementing this as one of WRC’s most dramatic finishes.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Altitude: Engines struggled for power at 2,700m.
  • Heat: Tested cooling systems and driver stamina.
  • Loose Gravel: Early runners swept the roads clean for others.

Rally Mexico 2017 delivered heat, high drama, and an unforgettable finish.

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