The 2014 World RX of Portugal was the opening round of the

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and the first ever round of the

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. The event was held at the

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in the

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border town of

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. Four of the seven stages of the round, including the final, were won by 2003 WRC champion

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, with the young guns Bakkerud and Nitišs rounding out the podium for

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Heats

Semi-Finals

Semi-Final 1

Semi-Final 2

† Andy Scott was classified overall 12th, however was unable to make the semi-final grid.

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was allowed to take his place.

Final

Championship standings after the event

References

External links

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