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2019 Rally Italia Sardegna (Italy)

Overview

Event Name: 2019 Rally Italia Sardegna

Date: June 13–16, 2019

Start/Finish Location: Alghero, Sardinia, Italy

Total Distance: Approx. 1,400 km (competitive stages ~310 km)

Sardinia’s twisty gravel roads, lined with rocks and trees, punished even the smallest mistake and rewarded precise, disciplined driving.


Route

Monte Lerno: Featuring the famous "Micky’s Jump" and brutal rocky climbs.
Coiluna–Loelle: Narrow, technical sections with limited passing opportunities.
Power Stage Sassari–Argentiera: Coastal gravel with high-speed blasts and scenic cliffside views.

Iconic stages included:

Dry, dusty conditions amplified the difficulty, with hanging dust clouds affecting visibility for trailing crews.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Dani Sordo & Carlos del Barrio · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
2nd Place
Teemu Suninen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Ford Fiesta WRC
3rd Place
Andreas Mikkelsen & Anders Jæger-Amland · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Sordo claimed a dramatic victory by just 1.5 seconds after Ott Tänak suffered a power steering failure on the final stage.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rocky Roads: Tire and suspension management were critical.
  • Dust Clouds: Hampered visibility for following crews.
  • Heat Management: High temperatures pushed cooling systems to their limits.

Sardinia 2019 proved that in rallying, anything can happen until the final corner.

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