Round 6
Rally de Portugal
07 May 2026
Matosinhos
Always a highlight of the WRC, Rally de Portugal is an action-packed event.
The rough gravel rally combines sandy roads with unmissable spectacle, culminating in the iconic Fafe jump. Road sweeping is prominent here, with early runners often creating a faster racing line for those behind. However, temperatures are high, as is the risk of retirement. The abrasive roads are punishing on tyres, which can change from smooth to rocky from the first to second pass.
2025 summary
Our crews demonstrated rally-winning pace in Portugal in 2025, which Ott led for 15 stages after scoring 12 stage wins. He finished the event in second place, while Thierry brought home a fine fourth.
Stages
23
Length
345.14 km
Surface
Gravel
Route Details
Stages
3
Length
37.42 km /
23.25 miles
Total Distance
214.52 km /
133.3 miles
Stages
7
Length
96.88 km /
60.2 miles
Total Distance
598.58 km /
371.94 miles
Stages
9
Length
145.04 km /
90.12 miles
Total Distance
672.5 km /
417.87 miles
Stages
4
Length
65.8 km /
40.89 miles
Total Distance
376.09 km /
233.69 miles
