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Wales Rally GB marks its return in the World Rally Championship with betting tips predicting strong competition for defending champion Sébastien Ogier.
Taking place over three days, the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB is part of the World Rally Championship. The latter is regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport rallying, and it features some of the best drivers from across the globe.
The iconic Welsh forests have played host to the Wales Rally GB – the most popular rallying event in the United Kingdom. One of the reasons for the popularity amongst Rally racing betting tips is its history, which goes back to 1932. Up until 1997, the event was known as the RAC Rally before being called as the Rally of Great Britain.
Key Info
The 2016 Dayinsure Wales Rally GB is scheduled between 28th and 30th October 2016. Just as in the previous years, there is tremendous interest in the spectators over the 148-car strong event. This popularity has, unsurprisingly, led to a proliferation of Wales Rally GB 2016 betting tips for punters looking to take advantage of numerous odds offered by bookmakers.
Route
The route for the 2016 event sees the teams cover 206 miles spread across 22 stages. The event will be one of the toughest since some of the stages will be in a reverse direction after a long gap, while the teams will also be running against the clock across parkland roads and gravel forest tracks.
Favourites
Sébastien Ogier has been the defending champion for the last two seasons. His first success at the event came in the 2013 edition and he has successfully defended the title in the last two campaigns. Welsh Rally odds will once again back the Frenchman to lift the title. Volkswagen Polo R WRC team has enjoyed a great ride along with him, but Ogier has certainly not been at his best in 2016 so far. Five drivers have already managed to win at least one event this season.
Andreas Mikkelsen of the Volkswagen Polo R WRC and Thierry Neuville of the Hyundai i20 WRC are amongst the inform drivers as they come into the event tied for the second place of the Championship.
Hayden Paddon is also one of the drivers to watch at the 2016 Wales Rally GB, as he loves forest courses. Hyundai and Volkswagen are the leading teams when it comes to the manufacturers’ Championship and Welsh Rally betting does not expect any change in this element for this upcoming event. One of the significance for British fans will be the impressive performances of Kris this season.
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