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2019 Rally Catalunya – Rally de España (Spain)

Overview

Event Name: 2019 Rally Catalunya – Rally de España

Date: October 24–27, 2019

Start/Finish Location: Salou, Spain

Total Distance: Approx. 1,289 km (competitive stages ~325 km)

The only mixed-surface rally in the WRC, Spain tested adaptability with its day-one gravel stages followed by two days of pure tarmac racing.


Route

Gravel Opening Day: Fast and dusty with loose stones reducing grip.
Tarmac Stages: Smooth, circuit-like asphalt perfect for late braking and high-speed cornering.
Power Stage at Salou: Beachfront spectacle on mixed surfaces.

Stages offered distinct characteristics:

The switch from gravel to asphalt overnight demanded major suspension and brake setup changes.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
2nd Place
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Toyota Yaris WRC
3rd Place
Dani Sordo & Carlos del Barrio · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC

Neuville kept his title hopes mathematically alive with a flawless performance on tarmac.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Surface Transition: Teams had to nail overnight setup swaps.
  • Tire Management: Different compounds for gravel and tarmac days.
  • High-Speed Corners: Precision braking points critical to success.

Rally Catalunya 2019 was a showcase of adaptability, rewarding those who mastered two surfaces in one weekend.

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