History 2010s

2019 Rally Turkey (Turkey)

Overview

Event Name: 2019 Rally Turkey

Date: September 12–15, 2019

Start/Finish Location: Marmaris, Turkey

Total Distance: Approx. 988 km (competitive stages ~310 km)

The hot, rocky gravel roads of Turkey pushed drivers, co-drivers, and machines to the edge with brutal attrition rates.


Route

Datça Peninsula: Technical switchbacks and loose gravel perched above turquoise waters.
Çetibeli: Narrow, rocky passes punishing tires and suspension.
Marmaris Power Stage: A mix of coastal gravel and asphalt sections through the service park.

Stages combined scenic beauty with mechanical torture:

Temperatures soared, making cockpit heat management and hydration vital.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia · Citroën C3 WRC
2nd Place
Esapekka Lappi & Janne Ferm · Citroën C3 WRC
3rd Place
Andreas Mikkelsen & Anders Jæger-Amland · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Ogier capitalized on Tänak’s retirement to close the championship gap with a controlled and resilient drive.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rough Terrain: Constant threat of punctures and suspension damage.
  • Heat: Cockpit temperatures exceeded 50°C.
  • Fatigue: Long, punishing days tested concentration.

Rally Turkey 2019 was a brutal reminder that endurance can be as decisive as outright pace.

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