History 2010s

2018 Tour de Corse (France)

Overview

Event Name: 2018 Tour de Corse

Date: April 5–8, 2018

Start/Finish Location: Bastia / Ajaccio, Corsica, France

Total Distance: Approx. 1,080 km (competitive stages ~333 km)

The narrow, winding mountain roads demanded absolute concentration, with minimal room for error and endless technical bends.


Route

La Porta–Valle di Rostino: A mix of fast sections and tight hairpins.
Pieve di Sorbo–Ponte Leccia: Smooth asphalt but punishing on tires.
Vero–Sarrola–Carcopino: Closing stage with breathtaking Mediterranean views.

Corsica's stages tested drivers with relentless cornering:

Brake management and corner exit speed were crucial to staying competitive.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Ford Fiesta WRC
2nd Place
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Toyota Yaris WRC
3rd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Ogier’s local knowledge and flawless execution secured another Corsican triumph.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Constant Cornering: Minimal straights meant endless steering input.
  • Brake Fade Risks: Long descents tested stopping power.
  • Surface Transitions: Smooth asphalt to coarse tarmac mid-stage.

Tour de Corse 2018 was a pure driver’s rally — rewarding finesse and consistency.

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