WRC Rally Sweden 2026
Sweden
12 – 15 February 2026
12
Feb
15
Feb
The WRC’s only pure winter fixture ventures deep into the frozen and remote forests of north-eastern Sweden from its home in Umeå. Studded tyres provide remarkable grip on snow and ice and, paradoxically, it is one of the season’s fastest rounds.
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Key Facts
Date
12 - 15 February 2026
Entry list
TBC
Servicepark
Umeå (Info and map
Itinerary / Schedule
TBC
Website
Hashtag
#RallySweden
Tickets
Watch the rally
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About the rally
First held in 1950, Rally Sweden is one of the oldest rallies in the world. It is also the only rally on the WRC calendar to take place entirely on snow and ice, making it a unique and popular spectacle among fans worldwide.
In pursuit of the ultimate winter conditions, the event moved north in 2022 to a new base in Umeå. Drivers ‘lean’ their cars against the banks to guide them round corners. But in warmer temperatures the banks disintegrate on impact and cars can become stuck in the snow.
Studded tyres are essential and provide remarkable grip, but drivers must acclimatise to the ‘floating’ feeling and different braking points.
When temperatures hover around freezing, the studs tear up the road surface and exposed gravel rips them from the tyres to leave little traction. Outdoor servicing in temperatures which can plunge as low as -25°C makes normally routine jobs slower and tricky for gloved mechanics.
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Top 3 Highlights
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Event History
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Roll of honour
Wins
Drivers
Years won
7
Stig Blomqvist
1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1984
5
Marcus Grönholm
2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007
5
Björn Waldegård
1968, 1969, 1970, 1975, 1978
4
Jari-Matti Latvala
2008, 2012, 2014, 2017
3
Sébastien Ogier
2013, 2015, 2016
3
Tommi Mäkinen
1996, 1998, 1999
3
Kenneth Eriksson
1991, 1995, 1997
