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2021 Ypres Rally Belgium (Ypres and western Belgium)

Overview

Event Name: 2021 Ypres Rally Belgium

Date: Aug 13–15 2021

Location: Ypres and western Belgium

Championship: FIA World Rally Championship, round 8 of 12

Surface: Asphalt

Route

Road profile: Road-edge cuts scatter dirt across fast paved sections.
Typical demands: Grip changes, punctures and unforgiving roadside ditches.

Narrow agricultural roads with drainage ditches and sharp junctions.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Thierry Neuville & Martijn Wydaeghe · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
2nd Place
Craig Breen & Paul Nagle · Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
3rd Place
Kalle Rovanperä & Jonne Halttunen · Toyota Yaris WRC

The Ypres Rally made its first WRC appearance and delivered a home victory for Neuville.

Car Highlights

  • Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC: 1.6-litre turbo World Rally Car with four-wheel drive.
  • Competitive focus: Asphalt setup, tyre allocation and reliability played a central role in this event.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Stage conditions: Grip changes, punctures and unforgiving roadside ditches.
  • Co-driver role: Precise pace notes and timely road-condition updates were vital to the crew's speed and safety.

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