Rally History Archive

The third South American Dakar saw Volkswagen continue its dominance in the car category, with Nasser Al-Attiyah finally taking the top spot ahead of Giniel de Villiers and Carlos Sainz.

The centenary edition of Monte Carlo saw icy asphalt and snow-covered cols return in force. Bryan Bouffier’s inspired tire calls propelled him to a stunning upset victory.

The only full-snow event on the calendar saw a fierce duel between Mikko Hirvonen, Mads Østberg, and Jari-Matti Latvala. Hirvonen emerged on top, securing his second Swedish win.

The first gravel rally of the 2011 WRC season brought high-altitude heat and long mountain stages. Sébastien Loeb mastered the conditions to claim his fifth consecutive Mexican victory.

Fast, flowing gravel in the Algarve saw Sébastien Ogier take a statement victory over Loeb and Latvala, signaling a shift in Citroën’s team dynamics.

With the opening day canceled due to shipping delays, the Jordan Rally became the shortest WRC event in history. Sébastien Ogier edged Jari-Matti Latvala by just 0.2 seconds — the closest finish ever in WRC.

Sardinia’s narrow, rocky gravel returned to the calendar, punishing mistakes and mechanical fragility. Sébastien Loeb took a measured victory over Mikko Hirvonen in rough Mediterranean heat.

Argentina’s rugged, varied surfaces set the stage for a fierce fight between Sébastien Loeb, Mikko Hirvonen, and Sébastien Ogier. Loeb won after a late charge on the final day.

Back on the calendar after a year away, the Acropolis Rally delivered punishing heat, rough gravel, and a tight duel between Sébastien Ogier and Sébastien Loeb. Ogier triumphed with a calculated push on the final day.

The ‘Grand Prix on Gravel’ saw Sébastien Loeb battle local specialists in a high-speed fight through Finland’s famous jumps and forest roads. Loeb’s measured aggression delivered another win.

Germany’s tarmac challenge saw Sébastien Ogier topple Loeb’s long-running dominance on home soil. Tight vineyard roads and military asphalt pushed precision to the limit.

Coffs Harbour hosted a dramatic Rally Australia filled with rain-soaked gravel and unpredictable grip. Mikko Hirvonen took a critical win in his title fight with Loeb and Ogier.

Sébastien Ogier took a dramatic win on home soil in Alsace, capitalizing on Loeb’s mechanical retirement. The victory kept the title fight alive heading into the final rounds.

Loeb bounced back in Spain, dominating the mixed-surface rally to reclaim control of the championship ahead of the season finale.

Loeb clinched his eighth consecutive WRC title in the wet and muddy Welsh forests, while Hirvonen’s retirement sealed the championship outcome.