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2017 Rally Italia Sardegna (WRC)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Rally Italia Sardegna

Date: June 8–11, 2017

Start/Finish Location: Alghero, Sardinia

Total Distance: 1,495 km (312 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 30+ crews

Sardinia combined tight, dusty mountain tracks with blistering Mediterranean heat, pushing crews to their limits.

Route

Monte Lerno: Famous ‘Micky’s Jump’ on rough gravel.
Coastal Roads: Stunning views but limited space for error.
Heat Management: Air temps exceeded 35°C.

Survival was as important as outright speed here.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Ford Fiesta WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Toyota Yaris WRC
3rd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Tänak’s win was his first in the WRC, marking a career milestone.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Dust Clouds: Long lingering in still air.
  • Rock Hazards: Frequent tyre punctures.
  • Heat Stress: Drivers and co-drivers needed peak hydration.

Rally Italia Sardegna 2017 was a brutal proving ground for WRC crews.

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