The 2017 FIA World Rally Championship is in full swing, captivating motorsport enthusiasts around the globe. As the highest class of international rallying recognized by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), this year’s championship promises exhilarating action and intense competition.
A Thrilling Season Calendar
The championship consists of thirteen events held across Europe, North and South America, and Australia. It kicked off in Monte Carlo on January 19 and will reach its grand finale in Australia on November 19. The teams and crews will battle it out on various terrains, showcasing their skills and pushing the limits of their cars.
Here’s a glimpse of the season’s calendar:
| 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 |
Competing Teams and Drivers
The 2017 World Rally Championship showcases some of the most talented drivers and manufacturers in the sport. Let’s take a look at the teams and drivers who will be battling it out for championship glory:
M-Sport
- Manufacturer: M-Sport World Rally Team
- Car: Ford Fiesta WRC
- Drivers:
- Sébastien Ogier (France) – Co-driver: Julien Ingrassia
- Ott Tänak (Estonia) – Co-driver: Martin Järveoja
- Elfyn Evans (United Kingdom) – Co-driver: Daniel Barritt
Hyundai
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motorsport
- Car: Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC
- Drivers:
- Hayden Paddon (New Zealand) – Co-driver: John Kennard
- Thierry Neuville (Belgium) – Co-driver: Nicolas Gilsoul
- Dani Sordo (Spain) – Co-driver: Marc Martí
Citroën
- Manufacturer: Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT
- Car: Citroën C3 WRC
- Drivers:
- Kris Meeke (United Kingdom) – Co-driver: Paul Nagle
- Stéphane Lefebvre (France) – Co-driver: Gabin Moreau
- Craig Breen (Republic of Ireland) – Co-driver: Scott Martin
Toyota
- Manufacturer: Toyota GAZOO Racing WRC
- Car: Toyota Yaris WRC
- Drivers:
- Jari-Matti Latvala (Finland) – Co-driver: Miikka Anttila
- Juho Hänninen (Finland) – Co-driver: Kaj Lindström
- Esapekka Lappi (Finland) – Co-driver: Janne Ferm
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