Rally History Archive

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.