The 2017 FIA World Rally Championship is in full swing, and we have the highlights from Round 3 in Mexico! Get ready for thrilling action, fierce competition, and nail-biting moments as the world’s best drivers battle it out on challenging terrains.
A Season of Thrilling Races
The 2017 season of the World Rally Championship consists of thirteen events, taking place across the globe. From Monte Carlo to Australia, teams and drivers are competing for the World Rally Championships for Drivers, Co-drivers, and Manufacturers. The championship is recognized by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) as the highest class of international rallying.
Season Calendar
Here’s a look at the season calendar:
| Round | Dates | Rally Name | Rally Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Jan – 22 Jan | 85ème Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo | Gap, Hautes-Alpes |
| 2 | 9 Feb – 12 Feb | 65th Rally Sweden | Torsby, Värmland |
| 3 | 10 Mar – 12 Mar | 31º Rally Guanajuato México | León, Guanajuato |
| 4 | 7 Apr – 9 Apr | 60ème Tour de Corse – Rallye de France | Bastia, Haute-Corse |
| 5 | 28 Apr – 30 Apr | 37º Rally Argentina | Villa Carlos Paz, Córdoba |
| 6 | 19 May – 21 May | 51º Rally de Portugal | Matosinhos, Porto |
| 7 | 9 Jun – 11 Jun | 14º Rally d’Italia Sardegna | Alghero, Sardinia |
| 8 | 30 Jun – 2 Jul | 74th Rally Poland | Mikołajki, Warmia-Masuria |
| 9 | 28 Jul – 30 Jul | 67th Rally Finland | Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi |
| 10 | 18 Aug – 20 Aug | 35. ADAC Rallye Deutschland | Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate |
| 11 | 6 Oct – 8 Oct | 53º Rally RACC Catalunya – Costa Daurada | Salou, Tarragona |
| 12 | 27 Oct – 29 Oct | 73rd Wales Rally GB | Deeside, Flintshire |
| 13 | 17 Nov – 19 Nov | 26th Rally Australia | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
Exciting Entries
Get ready for intense competition as top manufacturers battle it out with their drivers and co-drivers. Here are the teams competing in the 2017 World Rally Championship:
M-Sport
- Manufacturer: M-Sport World Rally Team
- Car: Ford Fiesta WRC
- Drivers: Sébastien Ogier, Ott Tänak, Elfyn Evans
Hyundai
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motorsport
- Car: Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
- Drivers: Hayden Paddon, Thierry Neuville, Dani Sordo
Citroën
- Manufacturer: Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT
- Car: Citroën C3 WRC
- Drivers: Kris Meeke, Stéphane Lefebvre, Craig Breen
Toyota
- Manufacturer: Toyota GAZOO Racing WRC
- Car: Toyota Yaris WRC
- Drivers: Jari-Matti Latvala, Juho Hänninen, Esapekka Lappi
Experience the thrills and spills of the 2017 World Rally Championship! You can catch all the action and highlights on All Racing In The World. Don’t miss a moment of the racing excitement!
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