64. Rally Sweden 2016
12. 2. – 14. 2. 2016, Karlstad • snow - ice 331.21 km - (cancelled 104.73 km) • total distance including road sections - 1592.74 km • Other years
8 stages cancelled before the start of the race, due to lack of snow. SS20 cancelled during event.
#1
Volkswagen Polo R WRC 
WOB***
WOB***
Volkswagen Motorsport
RC1
Final results
1. overall
1. class RC1
1. WRC
Stage results
| 1. leg | Time | Pos. | km/h s/km |
Overall | Pos. after | |
| SS1 SSS Karlstad 1 (1.90 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS2 Torsby 1 (16.48 km) | 8:53.0 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
111.3 km/h |
8:53.0 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "The road is pretty hard. It was okay. With no test or shakedown in these conditions it's good to try hard." | ||||||
| SS3 Röjden 1 (18.47 km) | 9:32.3 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
116.2 km/h |
18:25.3 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "Good. Really perfect conditions. Very enjoyable to drive. There is snow falling and there is a light covering on the road. No big mistakes. I tried my best." | ||||||
| SS4 Svullrya 1 (24.23 km) | 12:47.9 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
113.6 km/h |
31:13.2 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "There was a big, big water splash in the stage, it was not in my notes. The organisers said it was a bump. I couldn't turn after it and went into the trees. I must go and work on the car." | ||||||
| SS5 Kirkenær 1 (7.07 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS6 Kirkenær 2 (7.07 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS7 Svullrya 2 (24.23 km) | 12:51.9 | 4.
4. class RC1 4. WRC |
113.0 km/h 0.32 s/km |
44:05.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "It's always more difficult on the second loop, when you're following the lines of the two-wheel-drive cars. The repair is okay, but the steering feels heavier." | ||||||
| SS8 Röjden 2 (18.47 km) | 10:04.9 | 8.
8. class RC1 8. WRC |
109.9 km/h 0.66 s/km |
54:10.0 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| SS9 Torsby 2 (16.48 km) | 9:00.6 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
109.7 km/h 0.24 s/km |
1:03:10.6 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "Already this afternoon I struggled a lot [in the snow] I pushed hard because I know the guys behind will have a clean line. I do my best. I have to be happy because this stage was good for me and I got lucky earlier on." | ||||||
| 2. leg | ||||||
| SS10 Fredriksberg 1 (18.19 km) | 9:43.4 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
112.2 km/h |
1:12:54.0 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "Okay, first on the road is not the best position but it's not too bad I hope. For sure it's going to cost me, compared to the guys behind, but I'm happy with my stage and my drive. It would be difficult to do better." | ||||||
| SS11 Rämmen 1 (22.76 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS12 Vargåsen 1 (24.70 km) | 13:34.5 | 11.
10. class RC1 11. WRC |
109.2 km/h 1.53 s/km |
1:26:28.5 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "I'm very happy with my stage but this one was different. We might lose a lot here - especially to Hayden who is starting so far behind." | ||||||
| SS13 Fredriksberg 2 (18.19 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS14 Rämmen 2 (22.76 km) | 11:08.5 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
122.6 km/h 0.23 s/km |
1:37:37.0 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "It was completely flat out. I took so many risks. Great fun. I can say that absolutely I have done my best. Let's see." | ||||||
| SS15 Hagfors Sprint (1.87 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS16 Vargåsen 2 (24.70 km) | 12:48.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
115.7 km/h |
1:50:25.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "Pushing hard in there - some moments." | ||||||
| SS17 SSS Karlstad 2 (1.90 km) | 1:38.9 | 12.
7. class RC1 12. WRC |
69.2 km/h 2.11 s/km |
1:52:04.7 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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| 3. leg | ||||||
| SS18 Lesjöfors 1 (15.00 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS19 Värmullsåsen 1 (15.87 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS20 Lesjöfors 2 (15.00 km) | cancelled | |||||
| SS21 Värmullsåsen 2[Power Stage] (15.87 km) | 7:42.7 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
123.5 km/h |
1:59:47.4 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
|
| "It's been an amazing weekend. I love the rally here in Sweden. The weather came and the organizers did an incredible job. Two wins from two rallies, it's a great start to the year. Yesterday I took lots of risks I had a lot of luck!" | ||||||
