El Cóndor
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El Cóndor is a famous high-altitude, twisty gravel stage in Argentina’s World Rally Championship event, renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery and challenging conditions.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| El Cóndor (WRC stage) | 0 |
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
motorsport venue
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rally special stage ⓘ |
| approximateAltitude | over 2000 metres above sea level ⓘ |
| associatedWith | FIA World Rally Championship calendar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| climate |
risk of rain and low clouds during the event
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variable mountain weather ⓘ |
| country | Argentina ⓘ |
| drivingCharacteristic |
demands good visibility management in fog
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punishes small mistakes heavily ⓘ requires careful tyre choice for loose gravel ⓘ requires precise car placement ⓘ |
| eventType | special stage of a gravel rally ⓘ |
| knownFor |
challenging driving conditions
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foggy weather ⓘ hairpin corners ⓘ iconic TV images in WRC coverage ⓘ large spectator crowds ⓘ low grip surface ⓘ rocky sections ⓘ steep drops beside the road ⓘ strong winds ⓘ switchback turns ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Spanish ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Córdoba Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nameMeaning | The Condor in English ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
dramatic mountain scenery
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high altitude ⓘ narrow roads ⓘ spectator-filled bridges ⓘ twisty layout ⓘ |
| partOf | Rally Argentina NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| popularity |
considered an iconic WRC stage
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one of the most famous stages in Rally Argentina ⓘ |
| region | Sierras de Córdoba NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInEvent |
often used as a deciding stage of the rally
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often used as a power stage in Rally Argentina ⓘ |
| safetyConcern |
cliff edges
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exposed rock faces ⓘ limited run-off areas ⓘ |
| spectatorExperience |
access via mountain roads
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panoramic views of the stage ⓘ |
| surface | gravel ⓘ |
| terrain | mountainous ⓘ |
| usedInCompetition | World Rally Championship NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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