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2017 Rally Australia (Australia)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2017 Rally Australia

Date: November 16–19, 2017

Start/Finish Location: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

Total Distance: Approx. 1,200 km (competitive stages ~318 km)

The season finale in Australia was a hot, humid, and dusty affair. The mix of tight forest roads and open shire stages offered a fittingly challenging conclusion to the year.

Route

Nambucca: Long and flowing with a mix of high-speed and technical sections.
Wedding Bells: Short, sharp, and decisive power stage.
Bucca: Narrow and twisty with loose gravel.

Stages showcased Australia’s rally diversity:

Intermittent tropical rain created slippery, unpredictable patches that tested car control.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
2nd Place
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Ford Fiesta WRC
3rd Place
Hayden Paddon & Seb Marshall · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Neuville closed the season in style, taking advantage of rivals’ mistakes in slippery conditions.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Dust Clouds: Reduced visibility in dry sections.
  • Tropical Rain: Sudden grip changes caught many off guard.
  • Season Finale Pressure: Mistakes had high stakes for championship standings.

Rally Australia 2017 closed the season with a thrilling mix of skill, strategy, and weather drama.

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