2010 Rallye Sanremo
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The 2010 Rallye Sanremo (52º Rallye Sanremo), was the 10th round of the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge
(IRC) season and was also an round of the Italian Rally Championship. The eleven stage asphalt rally took place on 23 – 25 September 2010. The longest stage of the rally, Ronde, was run in darkness. All other stages were run in daylight.
, with a total length of 465.63 km (289.3 mi) of which 220.03 km (136.7 mi) were special stages. The rally base was located along the sea front and the old railway station in the heart of the town of Sanremo
. A record breaking entry of 30 S2000 cars contested the last all-asphalt IRC event of the year. In addition to the top six runners in the IRC, Proton entered three-time Sanremo winner Gilles Panizzi
to partner alongside Niall McShea
.
by just 4.4 seconds, with Freddy Loix
just edging out Kris Meeke
for the final podium position with a stage-winning time on the final stage. Meeke had held the lead of the rally for the first three of the rally's eleven stages before Andreucci claimed the rally lead through the Apricale test. Abarth
's Giandomenico Basso
led the rally at the end of day one, setting a time some fifteen seconds quicker than his rivals on the night-time Ronde test of 44 kilometres. Basso would eventually slip to seventh in the final classification. Hänninen cut into Andreucci's lead on day two, with the championship leader falling narrowly short of Andreucci, who claimed his first victory in the IRC. Hänninen's second place allowed him to advance two points in the championship standings due to an improvement on dropped scores, while rival Jan Kopecký
could do no better than sixth, and thus failing to improve his points total.
2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge season
The 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge was the fifth season of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge. The season consisted of twelve rounds and started on 19 January with the 78° Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo...
(IRC) season and was also an round of the Italian Rally Championship. The eleven stage asphalt rally took place on 23 – 25 September 2010. The longest stage of the rally, Ronde, was run in darkness. All other stages were run in daylight.
Introduction
The rally took place in the province of ImperiaProvince of Imperia
The Province of Imperia is a mountainous and hilly province, in the Liguria region of Italy, situated between the Maritime Alps to the north and the Ligurian Sea, an arm of the Mediterranean Sea to the south...
, with a total length of 465.63 km (289.3 mi) of which 220.03 km (136.7 mi) were special stages. The rally base was located along the sea front and the old railway station in the heart of the town of Sanremo
Sanremo
Sanremo or San Remo is a city with about 57,000 inhabitants on the Mediterranean coast of western Liguria in north-western Italy. Founded in Roman times, the city is best known as a tourist destination on the Italian Riviera. It hosts numerous cultural events, such as the Sanremo Music Festival...
. A record breaking entry of 30 S2000 cars contested the last all-asphalt IRC event of the year. In addition to the top six runners in the IRC, Proton entered three-time Sanremo winner Gilles Panizzi
Gilles Panizzi
Gilles Panizzi is a French rally driver on the World Rally Championship circuit.Gilles was born in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Alpes-Maritimes...
to partner alongside Niall McShea
Niall McShea
Niall McShea is an Irish rally driver. He won the Production World Rally Championship in 2004 in a Subaru Impreza WRX STI...
.
Results
Paolo Andreucci became the seventh victor of an IRC rally in 2010, after holding off Juho HänninenJuho Hänninen
Juho Ville Matias Hänninen is a Finnish rally driver. He is the current Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion and 2011 Super 2000 World Rally Championship champion with co-driver Mikko Markkula driving a works entered Fabia S2000 for Red Bull Škoda...
by just 4.4 seconds, with Freddy Loix
Freddy Loix
Freddy Loix is a Belgian rally driver.Loix's career in motor sport began in karting at the age of 15...
just edging out Kris Meeke
Kris Meeke
Kris Meeke is a professional rally driver. He was the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion. His current co-driver is Paul Nagle...
for the final podium position with a stage-winning time on the final stage. Meeke had held the lead of the rally for the first three of the rally's eleven stages before Andreucci claimed the rally lead through the Apricale test. Abarth
Abarth
Abarth is an Italian racing car maker founded by Austrian-Italian Carlo Abarth and Italian Armando Scagliarini in Turin in 1949. Its logo depicts a stylized scorpion on a red and yellow background.- History :...
's Giandomenico Basso
Giandomenico Basso
Giandomenico Basso is an Italian rally driver.-Rally career:After competing in karting from 1981, Basso has been rallying since 1994 Basso has driven Fiats throughout his rallying career. He made his World Rally Championship debut on Rallye Sanremo in 1998, in a Fiat Seicento...
led the rally at the end of day one, setting a time some fifteen seconds quicker than his rivals on the night-time Ronde test of 44 kilometres. Basso would eventually slip to seventh in the final classification. Hänninen cut into Andreucci's lead on day two, with the championship leader falling narrowly short of Andreucci, who claimed his first victory in the IRC. Hänninen's second place allowed him to advance two points in the championship standings due to an improvement on dropped scores, while rival Jan Kopecký
Jan Kopecký
Jan Kopecký is a professional rally driver from Czech Republic who currently competes in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge with Škoda Motorsport....
could do no better than sixth, and thus failing to improve his points total.
Overall
| Pos. | Driver | Co-driver | Car | Time | Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Paolo AndreucciPaolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci (born 21 April 1965 is an Italian rally driver.He won Rally Sanremo in IRC twice, he is also 4 time Italian Rally Champion.-IRC results:-External links:* * *... |
Anna Andreussi |
Peugeot 207 S2000 Peugeot 207 S2000 The Peugeot 207 S2000 is Super 2000 rally car developed by Peugeot Sport. It is based upon the Peugeot 207 road car. Drivers Enrique García Ojeda, Nicolas Vouilloz and Kris Meeke won the Intercontinental Rally Challenge drivers' title in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively in a Peugeot 207 S2000.... |
2:35:32.7 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 2. |  Juho HänninenJuho Hänninen Juho Ville Matias Hänninen is a Finnish rally driver. He is the current Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion and 2011 Super 2000 World Rally Championship champion with co-driver Mikko Markkula driving a works entered Fabia S2000 for Red Bull Škoda... |
Mikko Markkula |
Škoda Fabia S2000 Škoda Fabia S2000 The Škoda Fabia S2000 is Super 2000 rally car built by Škoda Motorsport. It is based upon the Škoda Fabia road car. It made its début at Rallye Monte Carlo 2009, with factory team Škoda Motorsport and drivers Jan Kopecký and Juho Hänninen. The car appeared as fast as Hänninen was leading until a... |
2:35:37.1 | 4.4 | 8 |
| 3. |  Freddy LoixFreddy Loix Freddy Loix is a Belgian rally driver.Loix's career in motor sport began in karting at the age of 15... |
Fréderic Miclotte |
Škoda Fabia S2000 Škoda Fabia S2000 The Škoda Fabia S2000 is Super 2000 rally car built by Škoda Motorsport. It is based upon the Škoda Fabia road car. It made its début at Rallye Monte Carlo 2009, with factory team Škoda Motorsport and drivers Jan Kopecký and Juho Hänninen. The car appeared as fast as Hänninen was leading until a... |
2:36:06.8 | 34.1 | 6 |
| 4. |  Kris MeekeKris Meeke Kris Meeke is a professional rally driver. He was the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion. His current co-driver is Paul Nagle... |
 Paul Nagle |
Peugeot 207 S2000 Peugeot 207 S2000 The Peugeot 207 S2000 is Super 2000 rally car developed by Peugeot Sport. It is based upon the Peugeot 207 road car. Drivers Enrique García Ojeda, Nicolas Vouilloz and Kris Meeke won the Intercontinental Rally Challenge drivers' title in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively in a Peugeot 207 S2000.... |
2:36:11.0 | 38.3 | 5 |
| 5. | Luca Rossetti Luca Rossetti Luca Rossetti is an Italian rally driver. He won the European Rally Championship in 2008, 2010 and 2011.-IRC results:* * Season in progress.- External links :*... |
Matteo Chiarcossi |
Abarth Grande Punto S2000 | 2:36:53.7 | 1:21.0 | 4 |
| 6. |  Jan KopeckýJan Kopecký Jan Kopecký is a professional rally driver from Czech Republic who currently competes in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge with Škoda Motorsport.... |
Petr Starý |
Škoda Fabia S2000 Škoda Fabia S2000 The Škoda Fabia S2000 is Super 2000 rally car built by Škoda Motorsport. It is based upon the Škoda Fabia road car. It made its début at Rallye Monte Carlo 2009, with factory team Škoda Motorsport and drivers Jan Kopecký and Juho Hänninen. The car appeared as fast as Hänninen was leading until a... |
2:37:32.6 | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 7. | Giandomenico Basso Giandomenico Basso Giandomenico Basso is an Italian rally driver.-Rally career:After competing in karting from 1981, Basso has been rallying since 1994 Basso has driven Fiats throughout his rallying career. He made his World Rally Championship debut on Rallye Sanremo in 1998, in a Fiat Seicento... |
Mitia Dotta |
Abarth Grande Punto S2000 | 2:37:50.6 | 2:17.9 | 2 |
| 8. | Thierry Neuville Thierry Neuville Thierry Neuville is Belgian rally driver. He is currently competing in JWRC and Intercontinental Rally Challenge. His co-driver was Nicolas Klinger from his debuts to the end of 2010, Nicolas Klinger was replaced by Nicolas Gilsoul for the first 2011 IRC rally, Monte Carlo... |
 Nicolas Klinger |
Peugeot 207 S2000 Peugeot 207 S2000 The Peugeot 207 S2000 is Super 2000 rally car developed by Peugeot Sport. It is based upon the Peugeot 207 road car. Drivers Enrique García Ojeda, Nicolas Vouilloz and Kris Meeke won the Intercontinental Rally Challenge drivers' title in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively in a Peugeot 207 S2000.... |
2:38:07.7 | 2:35.0 | 1 |
Special stages
| Day | Stage | Time | Name | Length | Winner | Time | Avg. spd. | Rally leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 (24 Sept) |
SS1 | 13:34 | Coldirodi 1 | 12.92 km | Kris Meeke Kris Meeke Kris Meeke is a professional rally driver. He was the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion. His current co-driver is Paul Nagle... |
8:36.6 | 90.03 km/h | Kris Meeke Kris Meeke Kris Meeke is a professional rally driver. He was the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion. His current co-driver is Paul Nagle... |
| SS2 | 14:28 | Bignone 1 | 10.62 km | Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci (born 21 April 1965 is an Italian rally driver.He won Rally Sanremo in IRC twice, he is also 4 time Italian Rally Champion.-IRC results:-External links:* * *... |
7:05.6 | 89.83 km/h | ||
| SS3 | 16:34 | Coldirodi 2 | 12.92 km | Kris Meeke Kris Meeke Kris Meeke is a professional rally driver. He was the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion. His current co-driver is Paul Nagle... |
8:39.5 | 89.53 km/h | ||
| SS4 | 16:56 | Apricale | 17.53 km | Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci (born 21 April 1965 is an Italian rally driver.He won Rally Sanremo in IRC twice, he is also 4 time Italian Rally Champion.-IRC results:-External links:* * *... |
12:51.9 | 81.76 km/h | Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci (born 21 April 1965 is an Italian rally driver.He won Rally Sanremo in IRC twice, he is also 4 time Italian Rally Champion.-IRC results:-External links:* * *... |
|
| SS5 | 17:23 | Bignone 2 | 10.62 km | Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci (born 21 April 1965 is an Italian rally driver.He won Rally Sanremo in IRC twice, he is also 4 time Italian Rally Champion.-IRC results:-External links:* * *... Luca RossettiLuca Rossetti Luca Rossetti is an Italian rally driver. He won the European Rally Championship in 2008, 2010 and 2011.-IRC results:* * Season in progress.- External links :*... |
7:10.5 | 88.81 km/h | ||
| SS6 | 22:09 | Ronde | 44.00 km | Giandomenico Basso Giandomenico Basso Giandomenico Basso is an Italian rally driver.-Rally career:After competing in karting from 1981, Basso has been rallying since 1994 Basso has driven Fiats throughout his rallying career. He made his World Rally Championship debut on Rallye Sanremo in 1998, in a Fiat Seicento... |
31:07.7 | 84.81 km/h | Giandomenico Basso Giandomenico Basso Giandomenico Basso is an Italian rally driver.-Rally career:After competing in karting from 1981, Basso has been rallying since 1994 Basso has driven Fiats throughout his rallying career. He made his World Rally Championship debut on Rallye Sanremo in 1998, in a Fiat Seicento... |
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| Leg 2 (25 Sept) |
SS7 | 09:00 | Monte Ceppo | 29.56 km | Juho Hänninen Juho Hänninen Juho Ville Matias Hänninen is a Finnish rally driver. He is the current Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion and 2011 Super 2000 World Rally Championship champion with co-driver Mikko Markkula driving a works entered Fabia S2000 for Red Bull Škoda... |
21:16.2 | 83.39 km/h | Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci (born 21 April 1965 is an Italian rally driver.He won Rally Sanremo in IRC twice, he is also 4 time Italian Rally Champion.-IRC results:-External links:* * *... |
| SS8 | 09:45 | Teglia 1 | 29.03 km | Luca Rossetti Luca Rossetti Luca Rossetti is an Italian rally driver. He won the European Rally Championship in 2008, 2010 and 2011.-IRC results:* * Season in progress.- External links :*... |
20:23.5 | 85.42 km/h | ||
| SS9 | 13:00 | Bajardo | 1.73 km | Juho Hänninen Juho Hänninen Juho Ville Matias Hänninen is a Finnish rally driver. He is the current Intercontinental Rally Challenge champion and 2011 Super 2000 World Rally Championship champion with co-driver Mikko Markkula driving a works entered Fabia S2000 for Red Bull Škoda... |
1:17.9 | 79.95 km/h | ||
| SS10 | 13:14 | Ceppo Short | 22.07 km | Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci Paolo Andreucci (born 21 April 1965 is an Italian rally driver.He won Rally Sanremo in IRC twice, he is also 4 time Italian Rally Champion.-IRC results:-External links:* * *... |
15:44.9 | 84.09 km/h | ||
| SS11 | 13:50 | Teglia 2 | 29.03 km | Freddy Loix Freddy Loix Freddy Loix is a Belgian rally driver.Loix's career in motor sport began in karting at the age of 15... |
20:06.3 | 86.64 km/h |