History 2010s

2019 Rally Sweden (Sweden)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2019 Rally Sweden

Date: February 14–17, 2019

Start/Finish Location: Torsby, Sweden

Total Distance: Approx. 1,464 km (competitive stages ~316 km)

Snowbanks became the ultimate safety net and danger zone, allowing drivers to lean on them in corners but punishing those who misjudged their entry.

Route

Hof-Finnskog: High-speed forests with big jumps.
Vargåsen: Home to the iconic Colin's Crest jump, where distance records are chased.
Likenäs: Tight, twisty sections that demand precision on ice.

Memorable stages included:

Studded tires provided immense grip, but warmer weather risked exposing gravel in some sections.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Toyota Yaris WRC
2nd Place
Esapekka Lappi & Janne Ferm · Citroën C3 WRC
3rd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Tänak’s victory propelled him into the championship lead with a measured yet aggressive drive.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Changing Snow Conditions: Ice melting into gravel reduced stud life.
  • High Speeds: Demanded extreme confidence in pacenotes.
  • Snowbank Traps: One miscalculation could end the rally.

Rally Sweden 2019 proved why winter rallies remain a thrilling spectacle in modern WRC.

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