History 2010s

2019 Rally Guanajuato México (Mexico)

Overview

Event Name: 2019 Rally Guanajuato México

Date: March 7–10, 2019

Start/Finish Location: León, Mexico

Total Distance: Approx. 1,000 km (competitive stages ~316 km)

The rally kicked off with a vibrant ceremonial start in the historic silver-mining city of Guanajuato before moving into the dusty mountain roads of Sierra de Lobos and Sierra de Guanajuato.


Route

El Chocolate: Long climbs and descents with loose gravel.
Otates: Rough, technical sections that test suspension durability.
Las Minas: High-altitude roads lined with unforgiving rock faces.

Key stages included:

Thin air at over 2,700 meters above sea level reduced engine output by up to 20%.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Citroën C3 WRC
2nd Place
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Toyota Yaris WRC
3rd Place
Elfyn Evans & Scott Martin · Ford Fiesta WRC

Ogier’s controlled pace and tire management proved decisive in the grueling heat.

Navigation & Challenges

  • High Altitude: Impacted both power and braking efficiency.
  • Heat Management: Essential to avoid overheating engines and brakes.
  • Loose Gravel: Made traction unpredictable.

Rally México 2019 was a brutal test of endurance, rewarding teams with meticulous preparation.

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