Most recent winner · Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 (2026)
First held
1953
Surface
Rocky gravel roads
Most recent winner
Sébastien Ogier Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 (2026)
Rally of the GodsRocky gravelMaximum-points weekend
About the rally
The Acropolis Rally was founded in 1953 and had a 73-year history in 2026. That edition returned to Loutraki, planning 17 stages and 323.31 kilometres across rough rocky roads and mountain gravel.
Heat, loose gravel and sharp rocks test tyres and cars. Road position, tyre wear and pace management jointly affect results; one stage’s speed cannot summarise the whole weekend.
In 2026, Ogier took his 69th WRC win and won both Super Sunday and the Power Stage, scoring 35 points. Neuville was second and Katsuta third.
Rally history
Founded in 1953: The Acropolis Rally developed from post-war Greece into an international event, with a 73-year history in 2026.
Founding WRC round: A founding round when the World Rally Championship began in 1973, it has subjected generations of champions, including Waldegård, Röhrl, Kankkunen, Sainz and Loeb, to the trial of its rocks.
Return to Loutraki in 2026: After five years based in Lamia, the event returned to Loutraki in 2026. Loutraki had last been the WRC event base in 2013.
A maximum-points victory in 2026: Ogier swept the rally, Super Sunday and Power Stage, winning again after 15 years and recording his 69th career victory.
Rally characteristics
Rocky gravel roads: Sharp stones and rough surfaces increase the risk of tyre damage, making lines and speed management important to finishing.
Heat and loose gravel: Temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius during the 2026 event. Early cars swept loose gravel, with the surface changing as crews passed.
Speed and reliability: Tyre damage can erase an earlier time advantage; the 2026 victory battle changed dramatically on the penultimate stage.
The 2026 itinerary: The event opened with a super special at Ellinikon Sports Park, after which crews transferred by ship via the port of Corinth.
2026 WRC Acropolis Rally · Data review
2026-6-28, Sébastien Ogier recorded 3h 36m 40.7s to win the Acropolis Rally by 58.3 seconds over Neuville. It was his 69th WRC win and his second Acropolis victory after 2011. The event base returned to Loutraki in 2026.
Overall results · Top three
Position
Driver
Car
Total time / gap to winner
1
Sébastien Ogier
Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
3:36:40.7
2
Thierry Neuville
Hyundai i20 N Rally1
+58.3 s
3
Takamoto Katsuta
Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
+3:04.8
Event highlights
A final-day reversal: Ogier ended Saturday 4.1 seconds behind Neuville and moved ahead after Sunday’s first stage. On the penultimate stage, Ogier was fastest again while Neuville damaged a tyre, widening the gap to 54.8 seconds. The final margin was 58.3 seconds.
How the 35 points were earned: Ogier won the rally overall, Super Sunday and the Power Stage to score the round’s maximum 35 points: 25 for the overall result and 5 for each Sunday classification. Katsuta finished third, 3m 04.8s behind.
Heat and gravel roads: Temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius, and rough rocky roads tested tyres and cars. Toyota’s five drivers held the first five road positions on Friday, taking on the task of sweeping loose gravel. Changing conditions between passes affect comparisons of times on the same stage.
Event facts at a glance
Item
Data
Location
Loutraki, Greece
2026 planned stages
17 stages (2026)
2026 planned stage distance
323.31 km
Surface type
Rocky gravel roads
First held
1953
Most recent winner
Sébastien Ogier (Toyota, 2026)
2026 event record
Ogier’s 69th career win · Maximum 35 points
Also known as
“The Rally of the Gods”
Founded in 1953, the Acropolis Rally had a 73-year history in 2026. The previous five editions were based in Lamia; the return to Loutraki came in 2026, with Loutraki having last served as the WRC event base in 2013. The founding year, base changes and latest winner are recorded separately.
Information updated: 2026-10-3
Rally data
Stages17 (planned)
Total stage distance323.31 km (planned)
SurfaceRocky gravel roads
Most recent winnerSébastien OgierToyota GR Yaris Rally1 (2026)
