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2018 Rally Australia (Australia)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2018 Rally Australia

Date: November 15–18, 2018

Start/Finish Location: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Total Distance: Approx. 1,017 km (competitive stages ~318 km)

Dusty gravel stages flanked by trees and unpredictable weather made the 2018 finale a nerve-wracking test for championship contenders.

Route

Wedding Bells: Tight and technical, a fan favourite.
Bucca: Fast, flowing gravel with blind crests.
Orara East: Narrow and lined with thick vegetation.

Key stages included:

Overnight rain turned some sections muddy, making grip unpredictable.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Toyota Yaris WRC
2nd Place
Hayden Paddon & Sebastian Marshall · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
3rd Place
Mads Østberg & Torstein Eriksen · Citroën C3 WRC

Ott Tänak’s retirement handed Sébastien Ogier his sixth consecutive drivers’ title.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Changing Weather: Alternated between dry dust and slippery mud.
  • Narrow Stages: Minimal margin for error.
  • Championship Pressure: Mistakes under high stakes proved costly.

Rally Australia 2018 ended the season in fittingly dramatic fashion.

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