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Peugeot 206 WRC

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Peugeot Sport
Company typeMotorsport division
IndustryAutomotive, Motorsport
Founded1999
Headquarters
France
ProductsPeugeot 206 WRC

The Peugeot 206 WRC is a World Rally Car derived from the Peugeot 206 model, developed and campaigned by Peugeot Sport within the World Rally Championship from 1999 through 2003. It achieved three back-to-back manufacturers' titles between 2000 and 2002, while Marcus Grönholm secured the drivers' championships in both 2000 and 2002.

History

To meet FIA regulations for WRC vehicles, Peugeot created the 206 Grand Tourisme, a road-legal car extended to reach the minimum length requirement of 4.0 meters. A total production run of 4,000 units was completed, including 600 right-hand drive versions specifically for the UK market. This Grand Tourisme incorporated mechanical components compatible with the forthcoming 206 GTI.

Unveiled in 1999, the 206 WRC made its competitive debut at the Tour de Corse and rapidly established itself as a strong contender. During its rookie season, Gilles Panizzi came close to winning Rallye Sanremo but was edged out by Tommi Mäkinen. The following year marked a significant achievement for Peugeot as they captured both the manufacturers' and drivers' championships—their first titles since withdrawing after the Group B era—powered by drivers Panizzi, François Delecour, and Grönholm delivering impressive results.

In 2001, Peugeot expanded its driver lineup by signing Harri Rovanperä and Didier Auriol following SEAT's departure from the series. Both drivers contributed victories: Rovanperä triumphed at the Swedish Rally while Auriol won Rally Catalunya. Despite some reliability setbacks for Grönholm, his efforts helped Peugeot secure a second consecutive manufacturers' crown.

The 2002 season saw Grönholm paired with reigning champion Richard Burns. Grönholm dominated the championship, guiding Peugeot to a third straight manufacturers' title and capturing his second drivers' championship, drawing parallels to Michael Schumacher’s dominance in Formula One during that era.

By 2003, the once-dominant 206 WRC was challenged by newer competitors such as the Citroën Xsara WRC and Subaru Impreza WRC. At the conclusion of that season, Peugeot phased out the model in favor of the Peugeot 307 WRC, which featured a coupé cabriolet design instead of a hatchback body style.

The Peugeot 206 WRC was honored with Autosport's "Rally Car of the Year" award in 2002. Furthermore, Peugeot GB initiated a dedicated rally series utilizing specially prepared 206s by Vic Lee Racing aimed at developing emerging driving talent; notable entrants included Tom Boardman, Luke Pinder, and Garry Jennings.

WRC victories

  >|16    >{{flagikon FI > Cyprus Rally     >
2002 World Rally Championship season  

  >>{{flagikon FI > Marcus Grönholm     >>{{flagikon FI > Timo Rautiainen  

>|17   >|{{flagikon FI >Rally Finland  

>|
2002 World Rally Championship season  

>|>{{flagikon FI > Marcus Grönholm   >|>{{flagikon FI > Timo Rautiainen  

>|18   >|{{flagikon ITA >Rallye Sanremo  

>|
2002 World Rally Championship season  

>|>{{flagikon FRA > Gilles Panizzi   >|>{{flagikon FRA > Hervé Panizzi   

>|19   >|{{flagikon NZL >Rally New Zealand  

>|
2002 World Rally Championship season  

>|>{{flagikon FI > Marcus Grönholm   >|>{{flagikon FI > Timo Rautiainen  

>|20   >|{{flagikon AUS >Rally Australia  

>|
2002 World Rally Championship season  

>|>{{flagikon FI > Marcus Grönholm   >|>{{flagikon FI > Timo Rautiainen  

>|21 >|{{flagikon SWE >Swedish Rally

>|
2003 World Rally Championship season

>|>{{flagikon FI > Marcus Grönholm >|>{{flagikon FI > Timo Rautiainen

>|22 >|{{flagikon NZL >Rally New Zealand

>|
2003 World Rally Championship season

>|>{{flagikon FI > Marcus Grönholm >|>{{flagikon FI > Timo Rautiainen

>|23 >|{{flagikon ARG >Rally Argentina

>|
2003 World Rally Championship season

>|>{{flagikon FI > Marcus Grönholm >|>{{flagikon FI > Timo Rautiainen  

>|24 >|{{flagikon ESP >Rally Catalunya

>|
2003 World Rally Championship season

>|>{{flagikon FRA > Gilles Panizzi >|>{{flagikon FRA > Hervé Panizzi

No. Event Season Driver Co-driver
1 Template:Country data SWETemplate:Namespace detect showall Swedish Rally 2000 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Timo Rautiainen
2 Template:Country data NZLTemplate:Namespace detect showall Rally New Zealand 2000 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Timo Rautiainen
3 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Rally Finland 2000 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Timo Rautiainen
4 Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Tour de Corse 2000 Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Gilles Panizzi Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Hervé Panizzi
5 Template:Country data ITATemplate:Namespace detect showall Rallye Sanremo 2000 Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Gilles Panizzi Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Hervé Panizzi
6 Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Rally Australia 2000 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Timo Rautiainen
7 Template:Country data SWETemplate:Namespace detect showall Swedish Rally 2001 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Harri Rovanperä Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Risto Pietiläinen
8 Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Rallye Catalunya 2001 Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Didier Auriol Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Dennis Giraudet
9 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Rally Finland 2001 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Timo Rautiainen
10 Template:Country data ITATemplate:Namespace detect showall Rallye Sanremo 2001 Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Gilles Panizzi Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Hervé Panizzi
11 Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Rally Australia 2001 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Timo Rautiainen
12 Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Wales Rally Great Britain 2001 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Timo Rautiainen
13 Template:Country data SWETemplate:Namespace detect showall Swedish Rally 2002 Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Timo Rautiainen
14 Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Tour de Corse 2002 Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Gilles Panizzi Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Hervé Panizzi
15 Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Rally Catalunya 2002 Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Gilles Panizzi Template:Flagikon FRA Hervé Panizzi


WRC results

Year Team Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Points Pos
1999 Peugeot
MON SWE KEN POR ESP FRA ARG GRE NZL FIN CHN ITA AUS GBR 11 6
Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Retired 4th 8th 5th Retired
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Gilles Panizzi Retired 33rd 2nd 7th
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall François Delecour Retired Retired 9th Retired Retired Retired
2000 Peugeot
MON SWE KEN POR ESP ARG GRE NZL FIN CYP FRA ITA AUS GBR 111 1
Template:Country data FINTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcus Grönholm Retired 1st Retired 2nd 5th 2nd Retired 1st 1st Retired 5th 4th 1st 2nd
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Gilles Panizzi Retired Retired 6th 1st 1st Retired 8th
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall François Delecour Retired 7th 5th 7th 13th 9th Retired 6th 3rd 2nd 2nd bgcolor = "#FFDF9F"  3rd

  |bgcolor = "#DFFFDF" 6th      |-      |-      !rowspan=10 2001   !rowspan=6 Peugeot   |-      |  MON      SWE      POR      ESP      ARG      CYP      GRE      KEN      FIN      NZL      ITA      FRA      AUS      GBR      !rowspan=5 bgcolor=#FFFFBF 106   !rowspan=5 bgcolor=#FFFFBF 1   |-      align=left Template:Flagicon FIN Marcus Grönholm    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor FFDF9F 3    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor FFFFBF 1    bgColor DFFFDF 5    bgColor DFFFDF 7    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor FFFFBF 1    bgColor FFFFBF 1    |-      align=left Template:Flagicon FRA Didier Auriol    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor DFFFDF 8    bgColor FFFFBF 1    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor EFCFFF Ret    bgColor DFFFDF 6    bgColor FFDF9F 3    bgColor FFDF9F 3    bgColor FFDF9F 3    bgColor DFFFDF 7     |-      align=left Template:Flagicon FRA Gilles Panizzi     bgcolor EFCFFF Ret                                                                                      |-     align=left Template:Flagicon FIN Harri Rovanperä     bgcolor FFFFBF 1     bgcolor EFCFFF Ret     bgcolor EFCFFF Ret     bgcolor FFDF9F 3     bgcolor DFDFDF 2     bgcolor DFFFDF 4     bgcolor FFDF9F 3     |-     !rowspan=2 HF Grifone SRL     align=left Template:Flagicon FRA Gilles Panizzi     bgcolor CFCFFF12     bgcolor EFCFFFRet     bgcolor CFCFF14     bgcolor EFCFFFRet     !rowspan=20-     |-     align=left Template:Flagicon FIN Harri Rovanperä     bgcolor CFCFF11     bgcolor DFFDFF7     |-     ! F.P.F. Sport     align=left Template:Flagicon ITA Renato Travaglia     bgcolor DFFDFF5     !2     !20     |-     !Simon Jean-Joseph     align=left Template:Flagicon FRA Simon Jean-Joseph     bgcolor DFFDFF9     bgcolor EFFCFFRet     bgcolor DFFDFF8     bgcolor DFFDFF10     !0     !-     |-


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