Rally History Archive

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.