Carlos del Barrio facts for kids
Carlos del Barrio in 2012
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Spain |
| Born | August 15, 1968 |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1991–1992, 1994–2000, 2002, 2004–2007, 2010–2014, 2018–present |
| Teams | Hyundai Motorsport Mini WRC Team Citroën World Rally Team CUPRA OMV Rally Team |
| Rallies | 106 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 3 |
| Podiums | 13 |
| Stage wins | 76 |
| First rally | 1991 Rally Catalunya |
| First win | 2013 Rallye Deutschland |
| Last win | 2020 Rally Italia Sardegna |
| Last rally | 2022 Rally Italia Sardegna |
Carlos del Barrio (born on August 15, 1968) is a Spanish rally co-driver. Think of a co-driver as the navigator in a rally car. They help the driver know where to go and how fast, reading notes about the road ahead. Carlos is currently working with Dani Sordo and they race for Hyundai in the exciting World Rally Championship.
Carlos's Rally Journey
Carlos del Barrio started his rally career in 1991. He worked as a co-driver for many different drivers in the early years.
In 2011, he teamed up with Dani Sordo for the Mini WRC Team. This was a big step in his career.
A special moment happened in 2013 Rallye Deutschland. Carlos and Dani Sordo won their very first race in the WRC! They finished 53 seconds ahead of another top driver, Thierry Neuville.
After 2013, Carlos and Dani stopped working together for a while. But they reunited in 2018 and have been racing for Hyundai Motorsport ever since.
Big Wins in WRC
Carlos del Barrio has helped his drivers win three times in the World Rally Championship. These wins are a huge achievement in the world of rally racing!
WRC Victories
| # | Event | Year | Driver | Car |
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| 1 |  Rallye Deutschland |
2013 |  Dani Sordo |
Citroën DS3 WRC |
| 2 |  Rally Italia Sardegna |
2019 | Dani Sordo |
Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC |
| 3 | Rally Italia Sardegna |
2020 | Dani Sordo |
Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC |
Rally Race Results
Carlos del Barrio has competed in many World Rally Championship races over the years. He has raced with different teams and in various cars, helping his drivers achieve good results. He has been a co-driver in over 100 WRC races, showing his long and successful career in the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos del Barrio para niños
