Rally History Archive

Tommi Mäkinen began the new millennium in dominating fashion, mastering the tricky asphalt and snow-covered mountain roads of Monte Carlo in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI for a record-breaking fourth Monte win.

Jean-Louis Schlesser and Henri Magne dominated the trans-African route from Senegal to Egypt in their Schlesser-Renault Buggy, claiming victory in a Dakar edition remembered for its ambitious eastbound trajectory and intense terrain diversity.

Marcus Grönholm claimed his first WRC victory in commanding style on the icy roads of Sweden, piloting the nimble Peugeot 206 WRC through deep snow and forest stages with remarkable speed and control.

Richard Burns and Robert Reid delivered a dominant performance in the legendary Safari Rally, conquering the rugged Kenyan terrain in their Subaru Impreza S5 WRC to claim a vital victory in the 2000 WRC title race.

Richard Burns continued his winning streak with a dominant performance on Portugal’s rutted gravel stages, guiding the Subaru Impreza S5 WRC to a second consecutive victory in the 2000 WRC season.

Colin McRae delivered a blistering performance on the flowing asphalt roads of Catalunya, mastering the dry tarmac stages to give Ford its first WRC win with the new Focus WRC in 2000.

Richard Burns and Robert Reid clinched another dominant gravel victory at Rally Argentina, leveraging the Subaru Impreza S5 WRC’s rugged performance across punishing mountain terrain and waterlogged stages.

Colin McRae overcame brutal heat and some of the roughest terrain in the WRC calendar to take a heroic victory at the 2000 Acropolis Rally, showcasing the Ford Focus WRC’s durability in one of rallying’s most punishing events.

Marcus Grönholm delivered a world-class performance on New Zealand’s smooth, flowing gravel roads, securing a vital win in his Peugeot 206 WRC to reinforce his WRC title campaign.

Marcus Grönholm thrilled the home crowd with a stunning display of speed and confidence, taking victory on the legendary fast gravel roads of Rally Finland and tightening his grip on the 2000 WRC championship.

Possum Bourne returned to the top step of the podium with a commanding win at the 2000 China Rally, expertly navigating the tight, dusty mountain roads in his Subaru Impreza WRX to secure victory in the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship round.

Carlos Sainz used his experience and trademark consistency to master the rough and twisty gravel roads of the 2000 Cyprus Rally, claiming his first win of the season and helping Ford stay in the thick of the manufacturers’ title fight.

Gilles Panizzi reaffirmed his status as Peugeot’s tarmac specialist by storming to victory on the twisting mountain roads of Corsica, executing a near-flawless drive with co-driver and brother Hervé in the Peugeot 206 WRC.

Gilles Panizzi continued his tarmac dominance by taking a stylish win at the 2000 Rallye Sanremo, dancing his Peugeot 206 WRC through the Ligurian hills with clinical precision and flair.

Possum Bourne once again demonstrated his dominance in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship with a commanding win in Malaysia, navigating treacherous tropical gravel stages in the Subaru Impreza WRX with co-driver Mark Stacey.

Karamjit Singh and co-driver Allen Oh captured a milestone victory at the 2000 Rally of Thailand, mastering the dusty, rutted roads in their Proton Pert to secure a crucial win in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship.

Marcus Grönholm sealed his first World Rally Championship title with a dominant performance in Perth, mastering the ultra-fast forest roads of Rally Australia in his Peugeot 206 WRC.

Richard Burns closed the 2000 WRC season with a resounding win on home soil, mastering the slick Welsh forests in his Subaru Impreza S6 WRC and securing his third consecutive RAC Rally victory.

Tommi Mäkinen took an early lead in the 2001 WRC season with a composed and strategic drive through Monte Carlo’s notoriously unpredictable conditions, earning his third consecutive Monte win in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI.

Jutta Kleinschmidt made history by becoming the first woman to win the Dakar Rally, piloting her Mitsubishi Pajero to victory over nearly 11,000 km of brutal terrain from Paris to Dakar alongside co-driver Andreas Schulz.

Harri Rovanperä captured his first and only WRC victory in the snow-laden forests of Sweden, delivering a dominant performance in the Peugeot 206 WRC alongside co-driver Risto Pietiläinen.

Colin McRae conquered the grueling Kenyan terrain to win the final World Championship edition of the legendary Safari Rally, guiding his Ford Focus WRC through rocks, wildlife, and searing heat for one of the most demanding victories of his career.

Colin McRae braved treacherous weather and unforgiving gravel to secure his second consecutive win of the season at Rallye de Portugal, pushing his Ford Focus WRC to the limit through rain-soaked stages.

Didier Auriol returned to the top step of the WRC podium with a precise and confident drive on Spain’s flowing asphalt roads, mastering the Rally Catalunya in his Peugeot 206 WRC.

Tommi Mäkinen powered through the fast and rugged gravel of the Cordoba highlands to claim victory at Rally Argentina, demonstrating the continued competitiveness of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI in tough South American conditions.

Karamjit Singh took a crucial win at the 2001 Rally of Canberra, showcasing his consistency and pace in the Proton Pert as he marched toward the APRC championship title.

Colin McRae battled brutal heat and bone-shaking terrain to win the 2001 Acropolis Rally, claiming his third victory of the season and solidifying his reputation as a master of endurance rallies.

Richard Burns delivered a commanding victory on New Zealand’s fast, cambered gravel roads, expertly guiding his Subaru Impreza S7 WRC to his first win of the season and reinforcing his status as one of the smoothest drivers in the championship.

Marcus Grönholm thrilled his home fans with a flat-out victory at the 2001 Rally Finland, mastering the rally’s legendary jumps and high-speed gravel with supreme confidence in his Peugeot 206 WRC.

Piero Liatti claimed an emotional home win at the 2001 Sanremo Rally, mastering the technical Ligurian asphalt stages in his Subaru Impreza WRC and delivering a popular victory for Italian fans.

Jesús Puras shocked the WRC field with a dominant win at the grueling 2001 Cyprus Rally, taking his first and only World Championship victory and marking Citroën’s breakthrough moment with the Xsara WRC.

Jesús Puras dominated the 2001 Tour de Corse with a commanding tarmac performance, guiding the Citroën Xsara WRC to a second consecutive win and proving its strength as a serious asphalt contender in the WRC.

Marcus Grönholm sealed an emphatic win at the 2001 Rally Australia, mastering the ultra-fast forest roads of Western Australia to boost his title defense in the Peugeot 206 WRC.

Marcus Grönholm wrapped up the 2001 WRC season in style with a dominant win in the foggy and rain-soaked Welsh forests, mastering the slick conditions in his Peugeot 206 WRC to secure the manufacturers' title for Peugeot.

Tommi Mäkinen opened the 2002 WRC season with a masterful win at the Monte Carlo Rally, navigating treacherous alpine asphalt and snow to claim victory on his Subaru debut alongside new co-driver Kaj Lindström.

Hiroshi Masuoka claimed his first Dakar Rally victory in 2002, expertly piloting his Mitsubishi Pajero through the Sahara and across West Africa’s harsh terrain over more than 9,000 km of punishing rally raid competition.

Marcus Grönholm dominated the snowy forests of Värmland at the 2002 Swedish Rally, expertly controlling his Peugeot 206 WRC through snowbanks and ice to claim another winter rally win.

Colin McRae survived the grueling African terrain to win the final World Championship Safari Rally to date, guiding his Ford Focus WRC through punishing gravel, wildlife hazards, and mechanical fatigue for a historic triumph.

Gilles Panizzi delivered a dominant tarmac performance at the 2002 Rally Catalunya, expertly exploiting the Peugeot 206 WRC’s grip and balance to secure a commanding win on Spain’s smooth asphalt roads.

Carlos Sainz powered to a strategic victory at the 2002 Rally Argentina, mastering the rally’s high-altitude gravel stages and delivering Ford a crucial win in challenging South American terrain.

Karamjit Singh delivered a commanding win at the 2002 Rally of New Caledonia, navigating slippery tropical gravel stages in his Proton Pert to further solidify his APRC title campaign alongside co-driver Allen Oh.

Colin McRae tamed the brutal Greek gravel stages to win the 2002 Acropolis Rally, navigating dust, rocks, and searing heat in his Ford Focus WRC to claim one of the toughest victories of the season.

Marcus Grönholm secured a gritty win at the 2002 Cyprus Rally, surviving some of the season’s slowest and roughest stages in extreme heat to extend his lead in the championship.

Marcus Grönholm thrilled the home crowd with a commanding win at the 2002 Rally Finland, soaring through the legendary high-speed gravel stages with unmatched precision and confidence in his Peugeot 206 WRC.

Sébastien Loeb took his first WRC victory at the 2002 Rallye Deutschland, mastering the diverse asphalt surfaces of Germany’s vineyards and military roads in his Citroën Xsara WRC and announcing the arrival of a future legend.

Gilles Panizzi showcased his unmatched tarmac prowess at the 2002 Rallye Sanremo, delivering a dominant victory on the twisting mountain asphalt in his Peugeot 206 WRC alongside brother and co-driver Hervé Panizzi.

Marcus Grönholm delivered a commanding gravel drive at the 2002 Rally New Zealand, taming the flowing cambered roads of the North Island to secure victory in his Peugeot 206 WRC and strengthen his championship charge.

Gilles Panizzi delivered another tarmac masterclass at the 2002 Tour de Corse, conquering the tight, winding mountain roads of Corsica to secure back-to-back asphalt victories for Peugeot.

Petter Solberg secured his maiden WRC victory at the 2002 Rally GB, conquering the foggy Welsh forests and delivering an emotional win for Subaru in the final round of the season.

Marcus Grönholm surged to victory at the 2002 Rally Australia, mastering the fast, flowing gravel roads around Perth and taking another critical step toward his second World Rally Championship title.

Sébastien Loeb opened the 2003 WRC season with a stunning win at Rallye Monte-Carlo, dominating the icy and tarmac roads of the Alps to give Citroën a landmark debut victory as a full-time manufacturer.

Hiroshi Masuoka claimed back-to-back Dakar victories in 2003, guiding his Mitsubishi Pajero from France to Egypt across over 8,500 km of some of the world's harshest terrain, reinforcing Mitsubishi's dominance in rally raid competition.

Marcus Grönholm returned to his element in Sweden, mastering the snow-covered forests of Värmland in his Peugeot 206 WRC to claim a commanding victory on one of the WRC’s most iconic winter rallies.

Carlos Sainz demonstrated his experience and consistency by mastering the rough, unfamiliar gravel roads of the inaugural WRC Rally of Turkey, delivering Citroën their first win on gravel in the Xsara WRC.

Marcus Grönholm showcased his signature gravel mastery at the 2003 Rally New Zealand, delivering a near-flawless performance through the flowing roads of the North Island to secure victory in the Peugeot 206 WRC.

Marcus Grönholm stormed to victory at the 2003 Rally Argentina, taming Córdoba’s rough gravel terrain and water crossings with supreme pace and poise in his Peugeot 206 WRC.

Petter Solberg claimed a hard-fought victory at the 2003 Acropolis Rally, mastering the rocky, punishing Greek terrain to deliver a resilient performance and Subaru’s first win of the season.

Philippe Bugalski surprised the field with a calm, calculated win at the 2003 Cyprus Rally, delivering a historic gravel victory for Citroën under brutal Mediterranean conditions.

Sébastien Loeb delivered a commanding tarmac performance at the 2003 Rallye Deutschland, winning for the second year in a row and confirming his status as WRC’s emerging asphalt master in the Citroën Xsara WRC.

Markko Märtin delivered a breakthrough performance at the 2003 Rally Finland, conquering the high-speed gravel roads of Jyväskylä with poise and commitment to secure his first WRC victory alongside co-driver Michael Park.

Sébastien Loeb cemented his status as WRC’s asphalt master at the 2003 Rallye Sanremo, delivering a dominant performance on the twisty Ligurian mountain roads to claim another tarmac victory in the Citroën Xsara WRC.

Petter Solberg stormed to victory at the 2003 Rally Australia with a dominant performance on the smooth, high-speed gravel roads around Perth, keeping his title hopes alive with a vital late-season win in the Subaru Impreza WRC.

Markko Märtin delivered a flawless drive through the tight, twisting tarmac roads of Corsica to win the 2003 Tour de Corse, claiming his second WRC victory and Ford’s first tarmac win in years.

Sébastien Loeb continued his tarmac dominance at the 2003 Rally Catalunya, flawlessly controlling the Spanish asphalt stages to earn his fourth win of the season in the Citroën Xsara WRC.

Karamjit Singh and co-driver Allen Oh clinched a commanding victory at the 2003 Rally of Thailand, reinforcing their dominance in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) and marking Singh's third win at this event.

Petter Solberg clinched the 2003 World Rally Championship with a stunning win on the misty, muddy forest roads of Wales, sealing both his third win of the season and his first world title alongside co-driver Phil Mills in the Subaru Impreza WRC.

Rob Collinge and Anton Levitan triumphed in the grueling 2003 East African Safari Classic Rally, guiding their Datsun 240Z through nearly 4,000 km of punishing African terrain in a revival of one of rallying’s most legendary marathon events.

Sébastien Loeb opened the 2004 WRC season with a masterful win at Rallye Monte-Carlo, dominating the mixed-surface classic in his Citroën Xsara WRC to begin what would become a historic title run.

Stéphane Peterhansel finally captured his first Dakar win in the car category in 2004, guiding his Mitsubishi Pajero across over 11,000 km of grueling terrain from France to Senegal, and cementing his legacy as one of the rally raid greats.

Sébastien Loeb shattered expectations by winning the 2004 Swedish Rally, becoming the first non-Scandinavian driver to conquer the snow-filled classic and proving the Citroën Xsara WRC's versatility on all surfaces.

Markko Märtin powered to victory at the 2004 Rally Mexico, conquering the thin air and rough gravel of Guanajuato to give the new Ford Focus RS WRC a landmark win in its first visit to North America.

Petter Solberg delivered a flawless performance on New Zealand’s flowing gravel roads, taking his first win of the 2004 season in commanding style behind the wheel of the Subaru Impreza WRC.

Sébastien Loeb showcased supreme car control and composure at the 2004 Cyprus Rally, surviving extreme heat and punishing terrain to claim a dominant victory for Citroën.

Petter Solberg survived the legendary punishment of the 2004 Acropolis Rally to claim victory in one of the season’s most grueling gravel events, navigating rock-laden stages and searing heat to deliver a decisive win for Subaru.

Sébastien Loeb overcame punishing gravel and searing heat to win the 2004 Rally of Turkey, extending his championship lead with a composed and dominant drive in the rugged Anatolian terrain.

Karamjit Singh and co-driver Allen Oh claimed a decisive win at the 2004 Rally of Rotorua, using their Proton Pert to dominate the flowing gravel stages and reinforce their standing as APRC title contenders.

Carlos Sainz showcased his experience and consistency by taking victory at the 2004 Rally Argentina, mastering deep water crossings and high-altitude stages to deliver a commanding win for Citroën.

Marcus Grönholm thrilled home fans with a dominant display at the 2004 Rally Finland, expertly flying through the fast gravel roads to take victory in one of the WRC's most iconic and high-speed events.

Sébastien Loeb reaffirmed his asphalt dominance at the 2004 Rallye Deutschland, flawlessly navigating the complex German tarmac stages to secure another vital win for Citroën in their championship campaign.

Marcus Grönholm claimed a landmark victory at the inaugural WRC Rallye Japan, expertly taming Hokkaido’s technical gravel stages and securing another triumph for the Peugeot 307 WRC in its debut season.

Petter Solberg stormed to victory on the muddy Welsh stages of the 2004 Wales Rally GB, thrilling local fans with an aggressive and determined drive that capped a strong end-of-season push in his Subaru Impreza WRC.

Sébastien Loeb mastered the tight, technical gravel roads of Sardinia to win the inaugural Rallye d’Italie Sardegna, solidifying his grip on the championship with a calm and clinical performance in the Citroën Xsara WRC.

Sébastien Loeb delivered another dominant asphalt performance at the 2004 Tour de Corse, expertly navigating Corsica’s twisty mountain tarmac to take his sixth win of the season and further tighten his grasp on the championship.

Sébastien Loeb wrapped up his dominant asphalt run with another flawless win at the 2004 Rally Catalunya, mastering the flowing Spanish tarmac to edge closer to his first WRC drivers’ championship.

Sébastien Loeb secured a decisive win at the 2004 Rally Australia, mastering the ultra-fast gravel roads of Western Australia and withstanding late pressure to bolster his world championship campaign with another standout performance.

Sébastien Loeb opened the 2005 WRC season with a dominant victory at the Rallye Monte-Carlo, mastering the unpredictable mountain asphalt and snow conditions to kick off his title defense in style.

Stéphane Peterhansel secured back-to-back victories at the 2005 Dakar Rally, expertly piloting his Mitsubishi Pajero Evo across nearly 9,000 km of brutal terrain from Barcelona to Dakar in one of the toughest editions of the iconic endurance race.

Petter Solberg triumphed at the 2005 Swedish Rally with a flawless drive through the snow-covered forests of Värmland, proving once again that he was a force to be reckoned with on winter stages.

Petter Solberg continued his strong start to the 2005 season with a dominant win at Rally Mexico, expertly handling the high-altitude gravel stages to secure back-to-back victories for Subaru.

Sébastien Loeb delivered a smooth and consistent performance at the 2005 Rally New Zealand, capitalizing on Subaru's misfortune and claiming victory on the fast-flowing gravel roads of the North Island.

Sébastien Loeb claimed his third consecutive win of the season at the 2005 Rally Italia Sardegna, taming the tight and technical gravel roads with flawless precision to extend his championship lead.

Sébastien Loeb continued his winning streak at the 2005 Cyprus Rally, taming some of the roughest and most punishing gravel stages of the season with smooth consistency and mechanical sympathy.

Sébastien Loeb proved once again why he was the benchmark in modern rallying with a commanding win at the 2005 Rally of Turkey, navigating rough gravel, searing heat, and strategic tire choices to perfection.

Sébastien Loeb conquered the legendary rough terrain of the Acropolis Rally in 2005, blending speed and mechanical preservation to claim a commanding win on some of the most punishing stages of the WRC calendar.

Sébastien Loeb continued his dominant form at the 2005 Rally Argentina, mastering the wet, foggy, and rocky mountain roads of Córdoba to secure yet another gravel victory in his unstoppable championship run.

Marcus Grönholm thrilled the home crowd with a dominant performance at the 2005 Rally Finland, using his local knowledge and fearless style to outpace the field on the WRC’s fastest and most iconic gravel stages.

Sébastien Loeb reclaimed the top step with a dominant asphalt win at the 2005 Rallye Deutschland, expertly navigating the tricky vineyard roads and military tank tracks to take another step toward securing his second WRC title.

Finnish driver Jussi Välimäki clinched a crucial win at the 2005 Rally Indonesia, dominating the tropical stages in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8 and reinforcing his charge toward the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship title.

Petter Solberg delivered an emotional and hard-fought victory at the 2005 Wales Rally GB, reclaiming the top step of the podium in front of his co-driver’s home crowd after a season of near misses and heartbreak.

Sébastien Loeb set a new benchmark for perfection at the 2005 Tour de Corse, winning every single stage of the rally — a historic first in WRC history — and securing yet another asphalt masterclass in his Citroën Xsara WRC.

Marcus Grönholm bounced back from recent challenges to dominate the 2005 Rally Japan, delivering a powerful and clean performance through Hokkaido’s fast and technical gravel roads to take a crucial late-season victory for Peugeot.

Sébastien Loeb delivered yet another dominant tarmac performance at the 2005 Rally Catalunya, leading from start to finish and extending his record-breaking season with a flawless display of asphalt mastery.

François Duval claimed his first and only WRC victory at the 2005 Rally Australia, mastering Western Australia’s lightning-fast gravel stages and delivering Citroën one final win in a season dominated by his teammate Loeb.

Sébastien Loeb opened his 2006 campaign in style, claiming his fourth consecutive Monte Carlo victory. The reigning world champion adapted flawlessly to the treacherous mix of dry asphalt, damp patches, and icy corners, proving once again that precision and patience win in the principality.

Marcus Grönholm delivered a flawless drive to win the 2006 Swedish Rally on his second outing with Ford, dominating the frozen stages and reminding the WRC field why he remains the master of snow and ice.

Sébastien Loeb stormed to victory at the 2006 Rally México, mastering the high-altitude gravel stages around León to reclaim the championship lead from Marcus Grönholm.

Marcus Grönholm returned to winning form at the 2006 Rally New Zealand, dominating the smooth, flowing gravel roads south of Auckland in a performance that showcased the Ford Focus RS WRC 06’s speed and balance.

Sébastien Loeb claimed victory at the 2006 Rally Italia Sardinia with a display of precision and patience on the island’s narrow, rock-lined gravel roads, edging Marcus Grönholm in a closely fought Mediterranean showdown.

Sébastien Loeb claimed his third consecutive Rally Argentina victory in 2006, overcoming Marcus Grönholm in a battle that mixed mountain passes, water splashes, and unpredictable weather.

Marcus Grönholm conquered the punishing rocky roads of the 2006 Acropolis Rally, taking his third win of the season and closing the points gap to Sébastien Loeb in the championship fight.

Marcus Grönholm took back-to-back victories by mastering the hot, dusty, and technical stages of the 2006 Rally of Turkey, narrowing Sébastien Loeb’s championship lead heading into the summer break.

Marcus Grönholm thrilled his home fans by winning the 2006 Rally Finland in dominant fashion, flying over the famous jumps and mastering the event’s lightning-fast gravel roads for the sixth time in his career.

Sébastien Loeb dominated the 2006 Rallye Deutschland, claiming his fifth consecutive win on the German tarmac and strengthening his lead in the championship battle with Marcus Grönholm.

Sébastien Loeb secured another victory at the 2006 Rally Japan, using his precision and adaptability to master the fast, flowing gravel stages of Hokkaido and extend his championship lead.

Sébastien Loeb triumphed at the 2006 Cyprus Rally, mastering the slow, twisty, and punishingly hot gravel stages to edge Marcus Grönholm in one of the most physically demanding events of the season.

Mikko Hirvonen claimed his first-ever WRC victory at the 2006 Rally Australia, mastering the high-speed gravel stages of Western Australia while rivals Sébastien Loeb and Marcus Grönholm both hit trouble.

Marcus Grönholm closed the 2006 WRC season with a dominant win at Wales Rally GB, but Sébastien Loeb — sidelined with an injury — had already secured his third consecutive world championship title.

Sébastien Loeb began the 2007 WRC season with a dominant win at Monte Carlo, debuting the all-new Citroën C4 WRC and immediately proving its pace and reliability on the principality’s treacherous asphalt.

Marcus Grönholm powered to victory at the 2007 Swedish Rally, controlling the snow and ice event from start to finish in his Ford Focus RS WRC 07 debut.

Mikko Hirvonen won the inaugural 2007 Rally Norway with a cool, mistake‑free drive on deep winter roads, beating hometown hero Petter Solberg while Henning Solberg delighted fans by taking the final podium spot.

Sébastien Loeb struck back at the 2007 Rally México, mastering the thin-air gravel stages around León to claim his first win of the season and reassert his championship credentials.

Sébastien Loeb took victory at the returning 2007 Rally de Portugal, mastering the Algarve’s fast but technical gravel roads while surviving a controversial time penalty that reshuffled the podium.

Sébastien Loeb secured his third consecutive Rally Argentina victory in 2007, overcoming heavy rain, thick fog, and challenging river crossings to beat Marcus Grönholm in a battle of endurance and precision.

Marcus Grönholm claimed victory at the 2007 Rally d’Italia Sardegna with a measured, error-free drive on the narrow and rocky Mediterranean stages, edging Sébastien Loeb in a key championship battle.

Marcus Grönholm powered to victory at the punishing 2007 Acropolis Rally, conquering searing heat and brutal rocky terrain to score back-to-back wins in his chase of Sébastien Loeb’s championship lead.

Sébastien Loeb extended his dominance on German asphalt with a flawless performance, securing his sixth consecutive win at Rallye Deutschland and keeping his title fight with Grönholm alive.

Marcus Grönholm snatched a dramatic victory over Sébastien Loeb in one of the closest WRC finishes ever, winning by just 0.3 seconds after three days of flat-out gravel racing.

Sébastien Loeb dominated on the smooth, fast tarmac of Catalunya, claiming his third consecutive win at the event and keeping his title fight with Marcus Grönholm alive.

Sébastien Loeb extended his dominance on tarmac by winning the Tour de Corse for the fourth consecutive year, executing a flawless drive on the island’s famously twisty mountain roads.

Mikko Hirvonen mastered Hokkaido’s narrow gravel tracks to claim his second career WRC win, delivering a commanding performance while championship rivals Loeb and Grönholm faced mixed fortunes.

Sébastien Loeb conquered treacherous Irish tarmac in the inaugural Rally Ireland, mastering narrow, mud-slick lanes to secure a decisive victory and keep the championship battle alive.

Mikko Hirvonen mastered the wet, foggy forests of Wales to take victory at the 2007 Rally GB, while Marcus Grönholm bid farewell to the WRC and Sébastien Loeb secured his fourth consecutive world title.

Sébastien Loeb opened the 2008 season in dominant fashion, taking his fifth Monte-Carlo win with a masterclass on mixed tarmac, ice, and snow. The Citroën C4 WRC’s adaptability and Loeb’s precision driving were unmatched in the treacherous Alpine conditions.

Jari-Matti Latvala became the youngest driver to win a WRC event at just 22 years old, mastering Sweden’s frozen roads and deep snowbanks in a breakthrough drive for Ford.

Sébastien Loeb dominated Rally Mexico for the fourth consecutive year, mastering the high-altitude gravel stages and extending his early championship lead with a controlled yet blisteringly fast performance.

Sébastien Loeb secured his fourth Rally Argentina victory in dominant style, navigating foggy mountain passes, fast pampas tracks, and unpredictable weather to strengthen his championship defense.

The WRC’s first-ever visit to Jordan brought unique desert stages along the shores of the Dead Sea. Mikko Hirvonen mastered the arid terrain and intense heat to take his second victory of the season, edging championship leader Sébastien Loeb in a close fight.

Sébastien Loeb returned to winning ways on Sardinia’s narrow, dusty stages, using precision and consistency to outpace Mikko Hirvonen in a rally where heat, rocks, and road position played a huge role.

Jari-Matti Latvala showcased blistering pace on Greece’s punishing gravel, but it was Sébastien Loeb who emerged victorious after a calculated drive through some of the roughest stages on the WRC calendar.

Sébastien Loeb delivered another masterclass in consistency and speed, conquering Turkey’s scorching gravel stages and strengthening his grip on the 2008 championship.

Mikko Hirvonen thrilled the home crowds with a commanding drive, mastering Finland’s legendary high-speed gravel stages to take a popular victory in one of the fastest rallies in the WRC.

Sébastien Loeb extended his unmatched tarmac dominance with another victory at Rallye Deutschland, mastering the Mosel vineyards and cementing his place as the king of asphalt rallying.

In one of the closest finishes in WRC history, Sébastien Loeb narrowly defeated Mikko Hirvonen in New Zealand after three days of blisteringly fast gravel stages along the country’s stunning coastline and lush countryside.

Sébastien Loeb extended his dominance on asphalt with a commanding win at the 2008 Rally Catalunya, mastering the smooth, flowing roads of Spain’s Costa Daurada and tightening his grip on another WRC title.

Sébastien Loeb claimed yet another asphalt victory at the 2008 Tour de Corse, mastering the technical, twist-filled roads of Corsica to further extend his dominance in the WRC standings.

Mikko Hirvonen triumphed at the 2008 Rally Japan, navigating narrow forest tracks and slippery gravel in Hokkaido to secure a crucial late-season victory for Ford.

Sébastien Loeb sealed his fifth consecutive WRC title at the 2008 Wales Rally GB, mastering treacherous Welsh forest stages to cap off another dominant season for Citroën.

Sébastien Loeb began his quest for a sixth consecutive WRC title with a commanding win at the 2009 Rally Ireland, mastering treacherous tarmac stages slick with mud and rain.

Mikko Hirvonen took a hard-fought victory at the 2009 Rally Norway, mastering snow and ice-covered stages to edge Sébastien Loeb in a battle that came down to the wire.

Sébastien Loeb claimed victory at the 2009 Cyprus Rally, adapting perfectly to the unique mixed-surface format and extending his perfect start to the season.

Sébastien Loeb extended his winning streak to four consecutive victories in the 2009 WRC season at the Rally de Portugal, mastering Algarve’s technical gravel stages under sunny Mediterranean skies.

Sébastien Loeb secured his fifth consecutive victory of the 2009 WRC season at Rally Argentina, mastering the rough, high-altitude gravel stages of Córdoba with a blend of aggression and precision that left his rivals trailing.

Mikko Hirvonen broke Sébastien Loeb’s winning streak at the 2009 Rally d’Italia Sardegna, delivering a controlled and confident drive on the rough Mediterranean island stages to take his first victory of the season for Ford.

Sébastien Loeb’s attempt to bounce back from Sardinia was derailed in the brutal heat and rocks of Greece, allowing Mikko Hirvonen to notch back-to-back victories and close the gap in the 2009 WRC title race.

Rally Poland returned to the WRC calendar for the first time since 1973, bringing lightning-fast gravel roads and huge crowds. Mikko Hirvonen continued his mid-season charge, edging out Sébastien Loeb in a high-speed duel across the Mazurian Lake District.

Mikko Hirvonen delighted his home fans with a commanding win at Rally Finland, mastering the high-speed gravel stages and legendary jumps to take his fourth consecutive WRC victory and wrestle the championship momentum from Sébastien Loeb.

Sébastien Loeb claimed victory at the 2009 Rally Australia after a dramatic weekend marked by time penalties and fierce battles, keeping his championship fight with Hirvonen alive.

Sébastien Loeb dominated the 2009 Rally Catalunya with a flawless tarmac performance, keeping his championship duel with Mikko Hirvonen alive heading into the season finale.

Sébastien Loeb clinched his sixth consecutive World Rally Championship title at the 2009 Rally GB, defeating Mikko Hirvonen in a tense head-to-head battle that came down to the final stages of the season.