The 2017 FIA World Rally Championship is here, and it promises to be an action-packed season of adrenaline-fueled racing. As the highest class of international rallying, this championship is recognized by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). Over the course of thirteen events, teams and crews will compete for the World Rally Championships for Drivers, Co-drivers, and Manufacturers.
Season Calendar
The championship will take place across Europe, North and South America, and Australia, showcasing the diversity of terrains and challenges faced by drivers and teams. Let’s take a look at the season calendar:
| Round | Dates | Rally name | Rally headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 January – 22 January | 85ème Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo | Gap, Hautes-Alpes |
| 2 | 9 February – 12 February | 65th Rally Sweden | Torsby, Värmland |
| 3 | 10 March – 12 March | 31º Rally Guanajuato México | León, Guanajuato |
| 4 | 7 April – 9 April | 60ème Tour de Corse – Rallye de France | Bastia, Haute-Corse |
| 5 | 28 April – 30 April | 37º Rally Argentina | Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba |
| 6 | 19 May – 21 May | 51º Rally de Portugal | Matosinhos, Porto |
| 7 | 9 June – 11 June | 14º Rally d’Italia Sardegna | Alghero, Sardinia |
| 8 | 30 June – 2 July | 74th Rally Poland | Mikołajki, Warmia-Masuria |
| 9 | 28 July – 30 July | 67th Rally Finland | Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi |
| 10 | 18 August – 20 August | 35. ADAC Rallye Deutschland | Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate |
| 11 | 6 October – 8 October | 53º Rally RACC Catalunya – Costa Daurada | Salou, Tarragona |
| 12 | 27 October – 29 October | 73rd Wales Rally GB | Deeside, Flintshire |
| 13 | 17 November – 19 November | 26th Rally Australia | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
Entries
As the excitement builds up, let’s take a look at the teams and drivers who have entered for the rallies in the 2017 World Rally Championship:
M-Sport:
- Manufacturer: M-Sport World Rally Team
- Car: Ford Fiesta WRC
- Tire: M
- No. 1: Sébastien Ogier, Co-driver: Julien Ingrassia
- No. 2: Ott Tänak, Co-driver: Martin Järveoja
- No. 3: Elfyn Evans, Co-driver: Daniel Barritt
Hyundai:
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motorsport
- Car: Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
- Tire: M
- No. 4: Hayden Paddon, Co-driver: John Kennard
- No. 5: Thierry Neuville, Co-driver: Nicolas Gilsoul
- No. 6: Dani Sordo, Co-driver: Marc Martí
Citroën:
- Manufacturer: Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT
- Car: Citroën C3 WRC
- Tire: M
- No. 7: Kris Meeke, Co-driver: Paul Nagle
- No. 8: Stéphane Lefebvre, Co-driver: Gabin Moreau
- No. 9: Stéphane Lefebvre, Co-driver: Gabin Moreau
Toyota:
- Manufacturer: Toyota GAZOO Racing WRC
- Car: Toyota Yaris WRC
- Tire: M
- No. 10: Jari-Matti Latvala, Co-driver: Miikka Anttila
- No. 11: Juho Hänninen, Co-driver: Kaj Lindström
- No. 12: To Be Announced, Co-driver: To Be Announced
All Racing In The World
Get ready for a season filled with high-speed action, nail-biting moments, and jaw-dropping performances. Stay tuned to All Racing In The World for all the updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes insights. Strap in and let the roaring engines ignite your racing passion!
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