The 4 -6 December date means the weather is likely to form part of the challenge, with rain, mud and fallen leaves – as well as cool temperatures – potentially reducing the available grip.
The rally will begin at Monza on Thursday afternoon with a single short stage, followed by a total of five tests around the circuit during Friday.
The rally will begin at Monza on Thursday afternoon with a single short stage, followed by a total of five tests around the circuit during Friday.
Saturday is when the crews head out for two loops of three road stages near Bergamo, which will account for nearly half of the rally’s 241.14 competitive kilometres. There’s a return to Monza for the day’s final stage and then three more tests on Sunday to finish the rally.
The manufacturers’ title is also well within the sights of Toyota, which is just seven points away from Hyundai in the lead. Kalle Rovanperä, currently fifth in the drivers’ standings, will provide further support in this aim as he looks to finish his promising rookie season on a high.
The Hyundai team’s rally-winning line-up of Thierry Neuville/Nicolas Gilsoul, Ott Tänak/Martin Järveoja and Dani Sordo/Carlos del Barrio will be looking to add to the team’s three victories this season, each crew having taken one apiece in Monte-Carlo, Estonia and Sardinia respectively.
All three crews have tested the Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC in northern Italy ahead of Monza.
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