84. Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo 2016
21. 1. – 24. 1. 2016, Gap - Monaco • asphalt - snow 377.59 km • total distance including road sections - 1488.99 km • Other years
#1
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 Entrevaux - Val de Chalvagne - Rouaine (21.25 km) | 12:21.9 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
103.1 km/h |
12:21.9 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"I was very catious, a few places are pretty slippery. Let's see." | ||||||
SS2 Barles - Seyne (20.38 km) | 13:17.1 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
92.0 km/h 0.54 s/km |
25:39.0 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
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"Happy to be here. This rally is always tricky. The first stage was fine, good grip, but this one was bit different, with more ice. We took the studded tyres and they were necessary." | ||||||
2. leg | ||||||
SS3 Corps - La Salle en Beaumont 1 (14.65 km) | 8:07.5 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
108.2 km/h |
33:46.5 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
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"About one kilometre of ice in there and on slick tyres we were very cautious. I'm not at the maximum yet. I want to take time to find my rhythm. This is not a race where you have to be on the limit on the time." | ||||||
SS4 Aspres lès Corps - Chauffayer 1 (25.78 km) | 13:56.6 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
110.9 km/h 0.03 s/km |
47:43.1 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
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straight out of the car to have a look at the rear left wheel of his Polo R: "I did a small mistake. A slight touch with a bridge and I think I got a slow puncture." | ||||||
SS5 Les Costes - Chaillol 1 (17.82 km) | 9:23.6 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
113.8 km/h |
57:06.7 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"Not so bad. A small mistake in the previous stage, the rear-left is slightly bent, the handling is not perfect but okay." | ||||||
SS6 Corps - La Salle en Beaumont 2 (14.65 km) | 8:05.4 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
108.7 km/h |
1:05:12.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"Really similar conditions to before. Some ice melting in places, more wet patches. Some corner cutting so for sure there is more dirt on the road." | ||||||
SS7 Aspres lès Corps - Chauffayer 2 (25.78 km) | 14:22.7 | 3.
3. class RC1 3. WRC |
107.6 km/h 0.22 s/km |
1:19:34.8 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
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"Okay. This one is a bit more tricky again [than the first stage]. I was a bit more cautious." | ||||||
SS8 Les Costes - Chaillol 2 (17.82 km) | 9:31.3 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
112.3 km/h |
1:29:06.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"A great battle with Kris today. He's driving well. I'm happy with my day. Not so bad. Some small mistakes here and there and now I think I have a slow puncture on the left-rear. I'm happy though. A good day." | ||||||
3. leg | ||||||
SS9 Lardier et Valença - Faye 1 (51.55 km) | 30:47.8 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
100.4 km/h |
1:59:53.9 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"Very slippery and more icy than I expected." | ||||||
SS10 St Léger les Mélèzes - La Bâtie Neuve 1 (17.13 km) | 12:45.2 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
80.6 km/h 2.56 s/km |
2:12:39.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"Very difficult with the tyres we have. The downhill especially was very slippery. The grip was so low it affected my driving rhythm." | ||||||
SS11 Lardier et Valença - Faye 2 (51.55 km) | 30:30.0 | 2.
2. class RC1 2. WRC |
101.4 km/h 0.07 s/km |
2:43:09.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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Car is muddy on the side. "It's quite OK. Conditions different than this morning. Little bit too cautious but not a bad stage." | ||||||
SS12 St Léger les Mélèzes - La Bâtie Neuve 2 (17.13 km) | 12:26.2 | 7.
6. class RC1 7. WRC |
82.6 km/h 2.72 s/km |
2:55:35.3 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"It is a bit better in some sections but it is still very tricky." | ||||||
SS13 Sisteron - Thoard (36.60 km) | 23:30.4 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
93.4 km/h 0.96 s/km |
3:19:05.7 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"For sure it is a different race for me, I have to go to the end." | ||||||
4. leg | ||||||
SS14 Col de l’Orme - St Laurent 1 (12.07 km) | 8:15.0 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
87.8 km/h |
3:27:20.7 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"Would have been more exciting (with Meeke), but that's motorsport. We have to finish this race and get this victory. I'm surprised to be fastest this morning, it's not the best tyre choice." | ||||||
SS15 La Bollène Vésubie - Peïra Cava (21.36 km) | 14:22.8 | 7.
7. class RC1 7. WRC |
89.1 km/h 0.64 s/km |
3:41:43.5 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"It was all fine. Lets go for the last one." | ||||||
SS16 Col de l’Orme - St Laurent 2[Power Stage] (12.07 km) | 8:09.6 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
88.8 km/h |
3:49:53.1 | 1.
1. class RC1 1. WRC |
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"It is fantastic, this rally is the most important for me, fourth time victory on this incredible rally I am very happy, my gravel crew did a great job." |
Entry photos from this event
Models
Volkswagen Polo R WRC
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Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo 2016
Volkswagen Polo R WRC
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Volkswagen Polo R WRC
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Volkswagen Polo R WRC
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Volkswagen Polo R WRC
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