History 2010s

2018 Wales Rally GB (United Kingdom)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2018 Wales Rally GB

Date: October 4–7, 2018

Start/Finish Location: Deeside, Wales

Total Distance: Approx. 1,435 km (competitive stages ~318 km)

The rally returned with its trademark fast but slippery forest tracks, shrouded in mist and lined with eager fans.

Route

Hafren: Long gravel stage with changing grip levels.
Dyfi: Technical forest section with tight hairpins.
Great Orme: Short tarmac blast along the coastal cliffs.

Classic stages included:

Variable weather meant grip could change dramatically between runs.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Ford Fiesta WRC
2nd Place
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Toyota Yaris WRC
3rd Place
Esapekka Lappi & Janne Ferm · Toyota Yaris WRC

Ogier’s win kept his championship hopes alive heading into the final rounds.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Mud and Slippery Gravel: Tested car control to the max.
  • Fog: Limited visibility on morning stages.
  • Constant Grip Changes: Required rapid adaptation from drivers.

Wales Rally GB 2018 was a masterclass in wet-weather rallying.

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