13. Rally Italia Sardegna 2016
9. 6. – 12. 6. 2016, Alghero • gravel 322.82 km • total distance including road sections - 1289.75 km • Other years • Other years
#20
Hyundai Motorsport N
RC1
Final results
1. overall
1. class RC1
1. WRC
Stage results
1. leg | Time | Pos. | km/h s/km |
Overall | Pos. after | |
SS1 Ittiri Arena Show (2.00 km) | 2:01.7 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
59.2 km/h 0.65 s/km |
2:01.7 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
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SS2 Ardara - Ozieri 1 (7.50 km) | 4:10.4 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
107.8 km/h 0.53 s/km |
6:12.1 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
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"The rear was moving far too much with the soft [compound] tyre at the rear and hards at the front. That knocked my confidence. I decided to take it carefully." | ||||||
SS3 Tula 1 (15.00 km) | 12:05.5 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
74.4 km/h 0.01 s/km |
18:17.6 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
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"I don't know how it's possible for him to do these times.(Ogier) It's impossible to go that fast, they must has a lot of traction. I expected to take more time." | ||||||
SS4 Castelsardo 1 (14.02 km) | 10:29.0 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
80.2 km/h |
28:46.6 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
|
"I had a good stage but I spun near the finish and lost six or seven seconds." | ||||||
SS5 Tergu - Osilo 1 (14.91 km) | 9:47.3 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
91.4 km/h |
38:33.9 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"Of course there is some road cleaning, which we try to turn to our advantage. Apart from the spin I think we can be pleased with the morning loop." | ||||||
SS6 Ardara - Ozieri 2 (7.50 km) | 4:03.9 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
110.7 km/h 0.32 s/km |
42:37.8 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
|
"I didn't feel really comfortable on stage. It was difficult for me. I took it a bit steady." | ||||||
SS7 Tula 2 (15.00 km) | 11:46.3 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
76.5 km/h |
54:24.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"Jari-Matti did well but I pushed hard and finally the time is nice. The car is working okay in these conditions. When the ruts are already there I can push the rear into them." | ||||||
SS8 Castelsardo 2 (14.02 km) | 10:07.7 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
83.1 km/h |
1:04:31.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
"It's going well. The car was sliding a bit on this stage, so I didn't feel too comfortable, but a good run in the clean lines. Out of those it is difficult." | ||||||
SS9 Tergu - Osilo 2 (14.91 km) | 9:31.4 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
93.9 km/h |
1:14:03.2 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"I think everybody is happy to see us back in the front," he says. "It increases our confidence. Tomorrow I hope to continue in the same rhythm and I hope it will be an interesting fight. We have had a lost of issues this year and the end of last year - it's well deserved." | ||||||
2. leg | ||||||
SS10 Monti di Alà 1 (22.20 km) | 13:37.6 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
97.7 km/h 0.14 s/km |
1:27:40.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
SS11 Coiluna - Loelle 1 (22.39 km) | 14:15.3 | 6.
6. class RC1 6. WRC |
94.2 km/h 0.15 s/km |
1:41:56.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
SS12 Monte Lerno 1 (44.26 km) | 29:43.5 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
89.3 km/h 0.20 s/km |
2:11:39.6 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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SS13 Monti di Alà 2 (22.20 km) | 13:11.2 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
101.0 km/h |
2:24:50.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"I pushed hard. I sweat a lot. In the last part the car was jumping like hell, hitting rocks." | ||||||
SS14 Coiluna - Loelle 2 (22.39 km) | 13:57.3 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
96.3 km/h 0.04 s/km |
2:38:48.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"I started in heavy, heavy rain for the first six or seven kilometres. Very tricky. I tried to avoid the worst of the water splashes. We limited the damage at the end. I was expecting to lose much more." | ||||||
SS15 Monte Lerno 2 (44.26 km) | 28:47.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
92.3 km/h |
3:07:35.2 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"The car in slippery conditions is just amazing to drive. We can go pretty, pretty fast. We've done another good day. It's been a pleasure to be fighting Jari-Matti. I'm happy. It will be tough tomorrow but we're going to prepare properly and keep fighting." | ||||||
3. leg | ||||||
SS16 Cala Flumini 1 (14.06 km) | 9:08.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
92.3 km/h |
3:16:43.3 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
"A good stage for us. I tried to drive clean. The feeling is good and I'm much more comfortable with the balance of the car. I think we can continue like this." | ||||||
SS17 Sassari - Argentiera 1 (6.07 km) | 4:57.4 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
73.5 km/h 0.03 s/km |
3:21:40.7 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
Jari-Matti never gives up! A pretty clean run but it's going to be tough for the car on the second pass here." | ||||||
SS18 Cala Flumini 2 (14.06 km) | 8:53.0 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
95.0 km/h |
3:30:33.7 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"That's pretty comfortable now. If I do no mistakes it should be okay. We will focus on bringing the car back home - that's more important than pushing for Power Stage points." | ||||||
SS19 Sassari - Argentiera 2[Power Stage] (6.07 km) | 4:52.1 | 5.
5. class RC1 5. WRC |
74.8 km/h 0.33 s/km |
3:35:25.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"We had a great weekend. Great things come to those who go and earn it. This result goes to Philippe Bugalski. He helped me a lot with my career and it would have been his birthday today. Hopefully this win will set me up for the rest of the season. A great confidence boost." |
Entry photos from this event
Models
Hyundai NG i20 WRC
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Rally Italia Sardegna 2016
Hyundai NG i20 WRC
Rally Italia Sardegna 2016
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