Rally History Archive

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.