History 2010s

2017 Rally de Portugal (WRC)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Rally de Portugal

Date: May 18–21, 2017

Start/Finish Location: Matosinhos, Portugal

Total Distance: 1,578 km (349 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 65+ crews

Portugal’s rally was a fan favorite, with epic jumps, dusty gravel, and some of the most passionate spectators in the championship.

Route

Fafe: Iconic jump stage where fans lined every corner.
Amarante: One of the longest gravel tests of the year.
Mixed Grip: Alternating between hard-packed and loose gravel.

Crowds created an electric atmosphere from start to finish.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Ford Fiesta WRC
2nd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
3rd Place
Dani Sordo & Marc Martí · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Ogier’s victory extended his championship lead in the early summer stretch.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Jump Approaches: Needed perfect alignment to land safely.
  • Dust Visibility: Early runners faced blinding clouds.
  • Ruts: Repeated passes made deep grooves that upset handling.

Portugal 2017 delivered an unforgettable mix of atmosphere and action.

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