2014 Rally de Portugal - Preview
Based in the south, in the Algarve, the fourth round of the series has attracted 85 entrants and the event will also play host to the opening round of the FIA Junior WRC Championship in which 14 crews will battle for honours in two-wheel drive Citroën DS3 R3s.
This year the start has been moved to Estoril, but the popular street stage in the city of Lisbon remains and kicks off the event on Thursday evening. From here, crews head back to the familiar gravel stages in the south for three days of competition based around the Estádio Algarve.
For the third year running, the popular WRC Fafe Rally Sprint is also back. Based in the north of the country, the Rally Sprint will take place over the iconic Fafe-Lameirinha stage, providing a spectacular appetizer on Saturday 29 March for the thousands of fans in the country.
The opening SSS1 Lisbon, and SS16 - the Loulé Power Stage - will be broadcast live, nationally and internationally; other stages will also be live on RTP.
VODAFONE RALLY DE PORTUGAL – ROUTE GRAPHICS
THE 2014 ROUTE
The route is largely similar to last year; less than 25 kilometres has been reconfigured and just one stage runs in the reverse direction (Santana da Serra).
RALLY DATA
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Total distance: Stage distance: Number of stages: |
1,404.55 km 339.46 km (24.17%) 16 |
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
The Accreditation Centre is located outside the Estádio Algarve, Parque das Cidades, 8135-014 Almancil. The opening hours are:
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Tuesday 1 April Wednesday 2 April Thursday 3 April Friday 4 April |
14:00 – 19:00 hrs 08:00 – 20:00 hrs 08:00 – 20:00 hrs 08:00 – 13:00 hrs |
It is also possible to collect accreditation on Thursday 3 April at the Hotel Altis Belém, Lisbon, between 09:00-1600 hrs. The National Press Officer must however be advised in advance.
VODAFONE RALLY DE PORTUGAL TIMETABLE AND MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES ORGANISED BY THE FIA
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Wednesday 2 April Mandatory rally by rally photographers briefing, Photographers’ Room FIA Junior WRC Championship season photo, Service Park Shakedown (P1 & P2 drivers) Shakedown (P3 drivers) Shakedown (other competitors) FIA Press Conference, Media Centre FIA Junior WRC Championship season launch, Citroën Racing, Service Park Thursday 3 April FIA WRC season photo, Jardins do Casino, Estoril Autograph session, Jardins do Casino, Estoril Ceremonial start, Jardins do Casino, Estoril SSS1, Lisbon Friday 4 April First car arrives for mid-day service and Media Zone, Algarve Stadium First car arrives for final service and Media Zone, Algarve Stadium End of day press conference, WRC Stage, Service Park Saturday 5 April First car arrives for mid-day service and Media Zone, Algarve Stadium First car arrives for final service and Media Zone, Algarve Stadium End of day Press Conference, WRC Stage, Service Park Sunday 6 April First car arrives for final service and Media Zone, Algarve Stadium Prize-Giving and podium ceremony, Algarve Stadium FIA Press Conference, Media Centre |
12:00 hrs 13:30 hrs 14:30-16:00 hrs 16:00-18:00 hrs 18:00-19:00 hrs 18:00 hrs 19:45 hrs 13:45 hrs 14:15 hrs 15:00 hrs 18:01 hrs 13:15 hrs 18:00 hrs During 45’ service 13:05 hrs 18:10 hrs During 45’ service 12:12 hrs 13:30 hrs 14:00 hrs |
FIA PRESS CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
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Wednesday 2 April Sunday 6 April |
Molly Taylor, FIA Junior WRC Championship |
ADDITIONAL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
‘Meet the Crews’: On Friday and Saturday the top three drivers will attend a ‘Meet the Crews’ session for media and fans. This will take place on the WRC Stage in the service park at the earliest opportunity during the 45’ service.
Autograph Signing Session: On Friday and Saturday selected crews will be available for a 15 minute autograph session. This will take place in the service park during the end of day service at the teams’ service areas.
FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
The provisional classifications for all the WRC Championships can be found on the following link:
http://www.fia.com/championship/world-rally-championship/2014/classifications
STAGE CHART
Shortly after the finish of the event, a downloadable stage chart showing the progressive positions of the leading crews during the rally will be available. This is copyright free for editorial purposes and available at the following link:
http://www.fia.com/championship/world-rally-championship/2014/rally-de-portugal-stage-chart
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