Rally History Archive

Sébastien Loeb opened the 2012 season with a commanding win in the returning Monte Carlo Rally, mastering treacherous mixed conditions across the Alps.

Jari-Matti Latvala mastered the icy forests to claim his second Rally Sweden victory, edging Mikko Hirvonen in a thrilling Scandinavian duel.

Sébastien Loeb dominated the high-altitude gravel of Mexico for his sixth career win at the event, pulling clear in the championship.

Mads Østberg claimed his first WRC victory in a dramatic Rally de Portugal, which was plagued by torrential rain, mud, and a disqualification that reshaped the results.

Sébastien Loeb overcame a spirited challenge from Mikko Hirvonen to take a record-extending seventh Rally Argentina win on the longest route of the 2012 season.

Sébastien Loeb took his third consecutive win of the season on one of the WRC’s toughest gravel events, extending his championship lead.

Sébastien Loeb claimed his fifth win of the 2012 season on New Zealand’s flowing gravel roads, mastering the high-speed, cambered corners that define this iconic event.

Sébastien Loeb conquered the high-speed jumps and crests of Rally Finland, securing his sixth victory of the season and proving his adaptability across every surface.

Sébastien Loeb’s domination continued as he claimed his ninth consecutive win at Rallye Deutschland, further cementing his tarmac mastery.

Jari-Matti Latvala ended Loeb’s winning streak with a masterful drive in Wales, conquering the slippery gravel stages of Britain’s autumn forests.

Sébastien Loeb sealed his ninth and final WRC drivers’ title with a victory on home soil in Alsace, an emotional moment for the French legend.

Mads Østberg took his first WRC victory after Mikko Hirvonen’s disqualification, showcasing the young Norwegian’s skill on Sardinia’s rough gravel.

Sébastien Loeb closed his full-time WRC career with victory in Spain, mastering the mixed-surface event for a fitting farewell.