Classic smooth gravel roads run among the picturesque forests and lakes based around the university town of Jyväskylä, but it is the legendary jumps, many over blind crests, that gives the ‘Finnish Grand Prix’ an awesome reputation.  

In the past the Finns have held the home advantage, winning 52 of the 64 editions of Rally Finland. However the roll of honour for the last four years includes Frenchmen Sébastien Loeb and Sébastien Ogier who took victories between 2011 and 2013. The event is nevertheless considered to be one of the toughest for a non-local to conquer, Jari-Matti Latvala proving again last year that the Finns are hard to beat on home soil.

Three stages will be broadcast live; SS1 on Thursday evening, SS10 on Friday and the all-important Power Stage on Sunday (SS20).

RALLY FINLAND - ROUTE GRAPHICS

THE 2015 ROUTE

While three of the 10 stages remain identical to those run in 2014, the route has otherwise only undergone minor amendments. Thursday will now only include a short blast around the Harju street stage in Jyväskylä, while Friday makes up nearly half the competitive distance of the rally, all without service. The legendary Ouninpohja stage, at its full 34.39 kilometre distance, is also back. Saturday includes classic tests and on Sunday crews face two runs through the demanding Myhinpää stage, new this year.

RALLY DATA

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

The Accreditation Centre is located in the Sokos Hotel Alexandra, Hannikaisenkatu 35, 40100 Jyväskylä, Finland. The opening hours are:

RALLY FINLAND TIMETABLE AND MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES ORGANISED BY THE FIA

FIA PRESS CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

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 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/events/world-rally-championship/season-2015/standings

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/events/world-rally-championship/season-2015/stage-chart-6