Rally History Archive

Sébastien Loeb made a stunning part-time return to WRC by winning a snow-and-ice-stricken Monte Carlo, proving he was still the man to beat.

Sébastien Ogier claimed Volkswagen’s first WRC victory in only the Polo R WRC’s second event, dominating the frozen roads of Sweden.

Ogier dominated in Mexico, giving Volkswagen its second win in a row with a blistering pace on high-altitude gravel stages.

Ogier continued his winning streak with a third consecutive victory, dominating Portugal’s rough gravel stages.

Sébastien Loeb returned for one of his final WRC appearances and took a thrilling victory over Sébastien Ogier in a head-to-head battle through Argentina’s rugged stages.

Jari-Matti Latvala delivered his first win for Volkswagen, surviving the brutal Acropolis stages that destroyed many contenders’ hopes.

Sébastien Ogier bounced back to form in Sardinia, dominating the dusty island roads for his fourth win of the season.

Sébastien Ogier continued his championship charge with a dominant display in Finland, mastering the legendary high-speed jumps and gravel roads.

Dani Sordo finally broke through for his first career WRC win, mastering the tarmac vineyards and military stages in Germany.

Sébastien Ogier dominated the dusty New South Wales stages to inch closer to his first WRC title with Volkswagen.

Sébastien Ogier clinched his first World Rally Championship title at home in France, a historic moment for Volkswagen’s debut season.

Sébastien Ogier capped off his title-winning season in Spain with a masterful performance across mixed-surface stages.

Jari-Matti Latvala wrapped up the season with a win in Wales’ muddy forests, ending Volkswagen’s debut year on a high.