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 August 15, 1968) is a Spanish rally co-driver. He helps the main driver navigate during exciting rally races. Carlos is currently teamed up with Dani Sordo. They race for Hyundai in the World Rally Championship, which is a top-level racing series.
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Rally Career Highlights
Carlos del Barrio started his rally career in 1991. He worked as a co-driver for many different drivers over the years.
Teaming Up with Dani Sordo
In 2011, Carlos began a special partnership with Dani Sordo. They joined the Mini WRC Team together. This was a big step in his career.
First Big Win
Carlos and Dani achieved their first major victory in the World Rally Championship in 2013. They won the Rallye Deutschland race. They finished an impressive 53 seconds ahead of another top driver, Thierry Neuville.
After 2013, Carlos and Dani stopped working together for a short time. But they reunited in 2018. Since then, they have been racing for Hyundai Motorsport, continuing their successful partnership.
Victories
Carlos del Barrio has won three World Rally Championship events. These wins show his skill and teamwork as a co-driver.
WRC Victories
| # | Event | Season | Driver | Car |
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| 1 |  31. ADAC Rallye Deutschland |
2013 |  Dani Sordo |
Citroën DS3 WRC |
| 2 |  16° Rally Italia Sardegna |
2019 | Dani Sordo |
Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC |
| 3 | 17º Rally Italia Sardegna |
2020 | Dani Sordo |
Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC |
See also
In Spanish: Carlos del Barrio para niños
