History 2010s

2018 Rally de España (Spain)

Overview

Event Name: 2018 Rally de España

Date: October 25–28, 2018

Start/Finish Location: Salou, Spain

Total Distance: Approx. 1,495 km (competitive stages ~331 km)

Spain’s combination of gravel and smooth Catalan tarmac makes it one of the most technically demanding events of the season.


Route

Friday Gravel: Loose, dusty roads with hidden rocks.
Saturday/Sunday Tarmac: Fast, flowing roads with high grip.
Barcelona Super Special: A spectacular city stage to kick things off.

The rally’s two-surface format featured:

Overnight car setup changes made Friday night one of the busiest service park moments of the year.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C3 WRC
2nd Place
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Ford Fiesta WRC
3rd Place
Elfyn Evans & Daniel Barritt · Ford Fiesta WRC

Loeb claimed his 79th WRC win in a stunning comeback performance.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Changes: Required immediate driving style adjustments.
  • Grip Variation: Morning stages colder and slicker.
  • Setup Swaps: Full overnight suspension and tyre changes.

Rally de España 2018 was a showcase of multi-surface mastery.

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