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2022 Rally Japan (Japan)

Overview

Event Name: 2022 Rally Japan

Date: Nov 10–13 2022

Location: Aichi and Gifu prefectures, Japan

Championship: FIA World Rally Championship, round 13 of 13

Surface: Technical asphalt

Route

Road profile: Persistent moisture and leaf litter can reduce grip.
Typical demands: Rain, tyre selection and confined roads.

Narrow mountain tarmac, shaded corners and wooded passes.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Thierry Neuville & Martijn Wydaeghe · Hyundai i20 N Rally1
2nd Place
Ott Tänak & Martin Järveoja · Hyundai i20 N Rally1
3rd Place
Takamoto Katsuta & Aaron Johnston · Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

Japan returned to the WRC calendar after more than a decade, with Neuville taking the win.

Car Highlights

  • Hyundai i20 N Rally1: 1.6-litre turbo Rally1 car with regulated hybrid boost and four-wheel drive.
  • Competitive focus: Technical asphalt setup, tyre allocation and reliability played a central role in this event.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Stage conditions: Rain, tyre selection and confined roads.
  • Co-driver role: Precise pace notes and timely road-condition updates were vital to the crew's speed and safety.

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