Rally History Archive

A French rally legend and nine-time WRC champion, Sébastien Loeb continued to showcase his brilliance in the 2010s, transitioning from full-time dominance to selective appearances while remaining a threat to win any event he entered.

A French rally driver who rose to dominate the World Rally Championship in the 2010s, winning six consecutive titles and becoming the spiritual successor to Sébastien Loeb.

A Finnish rally driver known for his raw speed, aggressive driving style, and record-setting career longevity, competing for Ford, Volkswagen, and Toyota during the 2010s.

A Belgian rally driver whose precision, consistency, and resilience made him the long-time spearhead of Hyundai’s WRC program throughout the 2010s.

An Estonian rally driver whose relentless pace, breakthrough victories, and eventual world title made him one of the defining figures of late-2010s rallying.

A Welsh rally driver whose measured approach and growing speed through the 2010s established him as one of the most consistent and respected competitors in the WRC.

A Norwegian rally driver who rose to prominence in the 2010s, known for his adaptability across surfaces and his ability to deliver under pressure, achieving consistent podiums in the World Rally Championship.

A Northern Irish rally driver who made his mark in the 2010s as one of the fastest — yet most unpredictable — competitors in the WRC, known for his raw speed, aggressive style, and dramatic highs and lows.

A Finnish rally driver renowned for his smooth driving style and consistent performances, Mikko Hirvonen was one of the most respected WRC competitors of the 2000s and 2010s, finishing runner-up in the World Rally Championship four times before retiring in 2014.

A Spanish rally driver known for his technical precision and consistency, Dani Sordo has been a fixture in the World Rally Championship since the mid-2000s, earning a reputation as one of the most reliable point-scorers and tarmac specialists of his era.

A pioneering New Zealand rally driver, Hayden Paddon became the first from his country to win a World Rally Championship event, combining raw speed with determination to make a lasting mark on the sport during the 2010s.

A Finnish rally driver known for his smooth yet aggressive driving style, Esapekka Lappi quickly rose through the ranks to become a World Rally Championship event winner during the competitive 2010s.

A Norwegian rally driver recognized for his fearless pace on gravel and his persistence in the World Rally Championship, Mads Østberg has been a consistent force from the late 2000s through the 2010s, including a WRC event win and numerous podium finishes.

A Norwegian rally driver recognized for his fearless pace on gravel and his persistence in the World Rally Championship, Mads Østberg has been a consistent force from the late 2000s through the 2010s, including a WRC event win and numerous podium finishes.

A Finnish rally driver who emerged as one of the promising talents of the late 2010s, Teemu Suninen quickly demonstrated speed, precision, and a cool head in the World Rally Championship, particularly on technical gravel stages.

An Irish rally driver known for his determination, technical feedback, and emotional connection to the sport, Craig Breen made a lasting impression in the 2010s and early 2020s as a driver who combined speed with sportsmanship.

A Swedish rally driver recognized for his smooth driving style, adaptability, and consistent performances across WRC-2 and international rally competitions during the 2010s.

A French rally driver celebrated for his adaptability across diverse rally disciplines, including tarmac, gravel, and snow, with notable success in both national and international championships during the 2000s and 2010s.

A Norwegian rally driver known for his aggressive style, consistency on gravel, and long-standing presence in the WRC, often competing alongside his younger brother, 2003 World Champion Petter Solberg.

A Polish driver best known for his Formula 1 career who made a dramatic and short-lived but memorable switch to rallying, winning the 2013 WRC2 Championship before competing in the top tier with aggressive, high-risk driving.

An Italian rally driver and fashion entrepreneur who competed in the WRC during the 2010s, known for balancing a high-profile lifestyle with genuine passion for rallying.

A Czech rally driver known for his consistency and longevity in the World Rally Championship, competing in both WRC and WRC2 with a reputation for reliability and privateer determination.