Rally of Nations

2024 Rally of Nations kicks off

Rally cars returned to Guanajuato's streets

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The excitement of rallying was once again felt in Mexico with the start of the Rally of the Nations 2024. This event, attracting crews from around the world, kicked off with a show full of adrenaline and passion for motorsport. Night fell over the city, but the energy only increased as engines began to roar.

The competition began with Norwegian Mads Ostberg, who, behind the wheel of his Skoda Fabia, was the first competitor to start. The scene was marked by the enthusiastic presence of fans, who gathered at strategic points such as the UNESCO roundabout to watch the start of the race.

About this, Ostberg commented: “Returning to Mexico is always a rewarding experience. I hope the fans enjoy the competition as much as I do”.

Ricardo Cordero and Pancho Name, two of the most recognized Mexican drivers, received a warm welcome from the public. Cordero, aboard his Citroën C3 R5, and Name, with his Subaru Impreza WRX STi, showed why they are fan favorites. The participation of Julien Ingrassia, known for his track record alongside Sebastien Ogier, added an international touch to the competition.

The competitors faced a unique challenge as they traveled through the cobbled streets and tunnels of the city. This section, 1.12 kilometers long, tested the drivers' skills in an urban environment.

For Saturday, the Rally of the Nations will continue with several exciting stages:

Ortega Stage: 9:53 am
Las Minas Stage: 10:41 am
Las Dunas Stage: 11:44 am
Ortega 2 Stage: 2:22 pm
Las Minas 2 Stage: 3:10 pm
Las Dunas 2 Stage: 4:18 pm

Pos. Driver Car Category Time
1 Østberg Mads - Barth Patrik Škoda Fabia R5 RC2 2:04.2
2 Mauro Sánchez A. - Pérez Fernández A. Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo RC2 2:04.7
3 Mabellini Andrea - Lenzi Virginia Škoda Fabia R5 RC2 2:04.7
4 Cordero R. - Hernández M. Citroën C3 Rally2 RC2 2:08.9
5 Granados Miguel - Martí Marc Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo RC2 2:11.0
6 Peralta Juan Carlos - Marín G. Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo RC2 2:13.3
7 Rådström Dennis - Johansson J. Toyota GR Yaris NR4 2:17.4
8 Francolí Sergi - Moreno Xavi Toyota GR Yaris NR4 2:18.9
9 Battistolli A. - Scattolin S. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX NR4 2:19.3
10 Solans Nil - Larrosa Luka Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X NR4 2:21.0
11 Williams Tom - McKillop Hannah Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X NR4 2:21.4
12 Ingrassia Julien - Maillefert A. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX NR4 2:22.0
13 Name Guzzy Francisco - Zapata A. Subaru WRX STI RC4C 2:22.8
14 Uriostegui G. - Hernández D. Renault Clio Rally5 RC5 2:23.0
15 Martell Conner - Gelsomino A. Toyota GR Yaris NR4 2:23.8
16 Spitalier P. - García Rodríguez R. Renault Clio Rally5 RC5 2:24.8
17 Gómez Araujo A. - Lopez Salgado L. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX RC4C 2:25.8
18 Meza Reynoso Enrique - Guerra A. Toyota GR Yaris NR4 2:29.2
19 Schelle Nikolaus - Meter Lina Toyota GR Yaris NR4 2:29.5
20 Damiron Hilaire - Damiron Laura Renault Clio Rally5 RC5 2:30.1
21 Cillóniz A. - Sierra Ovalle G. Ford Fiesta Mk6.5 R2 RC5 2:31.2
22 Levac Joël - Barral Florian Toyota GR Yaris NR4 2:31.6
23 Castañón S. - Sánchez Avalos F. Mitsubishi Lancer DE - 2:37.4
24 Andrade C. - Dorantes S. Nissan March Rally 5 Rally 5 Light 2:39.7
25 Rovanperä Harri - Fuentes A. Toyota GR Yaris NR4 2:40.1
26 Rodríguez Becerra J. - Hernández Almanza D. Nissan March Rally 5 Rally 5 Light 2:41.0
27 Figueroa Federico - Figueroa F. Suzuki Swift Sport MK5 2T 2:45.1
28 García Jaime - Garcia Paolo Mitsubishi Lancer DE 2 2:48.0
29 Montiel Pérez L. - Castañon D. Renault Clio 1.6 16V Rally 5 Light Novice 2:53.7
30 García Char - Morales Alexis Ford Fiesta Mk6.5 R2 RC4 Novice 2:57.8
31 Pérez Gabriel - Carmona Adrián Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo RC2 22:04.2
32 McRae Max - Loudon Stuart Toyota GR Yaris NR4 [SR] 22:17.2
33 Berrueta A. - Berrueta Molina S. Renault Clio Sport [SR] 2 22:22.8
= Hernández D. - Hernández Morales P. Volkswagen Jetta [SR] 2 22:22.8
34 Orozco Octavio - Orozco Miroslava Nissan March Rally 5 [SR] Rally 5 Light 22:37.6
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