The anticipation is building as the 2017 FIA World Rally Championship kicks off with the first round in Monte Carlo. As the highest class of international rallying, this season promises to deliver thrilling races and intense competition. Get ready to witness the world’s best drivers take on challenging terrains and battle it out for the World Rally Championship titles. Let’s dive into the highlights of Day 3 in Monte Carlo!
Season Calendar
The 2017 World Rally Championship consists of thirteen events spread across Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Starting in Monte Carlo on January 19 and culminating in Australia on November 19, this season guarantees non-stop action and excitement for racing enthusiasts around the globe.
Here’s a glimpse into the list of rallies that will determine the fate of the drivers, co-drivers, and manufacturers vying for the championship titles:
| Round | Dates | Rally name | Rally headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 19-22 | 85ème Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo | Gap, Hautes-Alpes |
| 2 | Feb 9-12 | 65th Rally Sweden | Torsby, Värmland |
| 3 | Mar 10-12 | 31º Rally Guanajuato México | León, Guanajuato |
| 4 | Apr 7-9 | 60ème Tour de Corse – Rallye de France | Bastia, Haute-Corse |
| 5 | Apr 28-30 | 37º Rally Argentina | Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba |
| 6 | May 19-21 | 51º Rally de Portugal | Matosinhos, Porto |
| 7 | Jun 9-11 | 14º Rally d’Italia Sardegna | Alghero, Sardinia |
| 8 | Jun 30-Jul 2 | 74th Rally Poland | Mikołajki, Warmia-Masuria |
| 9 | Jul 28-30 | 67th Rally Finland | Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi |
| 10 | Aug 18-20 | 35. ADAC Rallye Deutschland | Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate |
| 11 | Oct 6-8 | 53º Rally RACC Catalunya – Costa Daurada | Salou, Tarragona |
| 12 | Oct 27-29 | 73rd Wales Rally GB | Deeside, Flintshire |
| 13 | Nov 17-19 | 26th Rally Australia | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
Entries
Let’s take a look at the teams and drivers that will be battling it out for glory in the 2017 World Rally Championship:
World Rally Car entries eligible to score manufacturer points
M-Sport
- Manufacturer: M-Sport World Rally Team
- Car: Ford Fiesta WRC
- Tyre: Michelin
- No.1: Sébastien Ogier
- No.2: Ott Tänak
- No.3: Elfyn Evans
Hyundai
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motorsport
- Car: Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
- Tyre: Michelin
- No.4: Hayden Paddon
- No.5: Thierry Neuville
- No.6: Dani Sordo
Citroën
- Manufacturer: Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT
- Car: Citroën C3 WRC
- Tyre: Michelin
- No.7: Kris Meeke
- No.8: Stéphane Lefebvre
- No.9: Craig Breen
Toyota
- Manufacturer: Toyota GAZOO Racing WRC
- Car: Toyota Yaris WRC
- Tyre: Michelin
- No.10: Jari-Matti Latvala
- No.11: Juho Hänninen
- No.12: Esapekka Lappi
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