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2017 Rally Catalunya – Rally de España (Spain)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Rally Catalunya – Rally de España

Date: October 5–8, 2017

Start/Finish Location: Salou, Spain

Total Distance: Approx. 1,300 km (competitive stages ~312 km)

This rally is famous for its unique format — opening on gravel before transitioning to pristine, circuit-like tarmac. The overnight transformation of the cars from gravel to asphalt spec is one of the season’s most striking spectacles.

Route

Terra Alta: Mixed-surface stage with gravel climbs and fast asphalt descents.
Tarragona Tarmac: Smooth, flowing corners reminiscent of race circuits.
Salou Street Stage: A short but technical spectator special along the coast.

Stages featured a blend of surfaces and styles:

The rapid change in grip and driving style tested both driver adaptability and engineering precision.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Kris Meeke & Paul Nagle · Citroën C3 WRC
2nd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Ford Fiesta WRC
3rd Place
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Ford Fiesta WRC

Meeke dominated the tarmac stages, securing a commanding victory after the gravel opener.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Transition: Demanded two completely different driving approaches.
  • Tire Strategy: Key to maximizing performance on varying surfaces.
  • High-Speed Precision: Tarmac stages punished even small errors.

Rally Spain 2017 highlighted adaptability and precision engineering at the highest level.

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