The 2014 World RX of Italy was the 10th round of the inaugural season of the FIA World Rallycross Championship. The event was held at the

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. It was a significant round as

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scored enough points with his 3rd-place finish to wrap up the 2014 drivers' championship with 2 rounds to go, making him the first person to win two FIA-sanctioned World Championships, having won the

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Heats

Edward Sandström (Audi S1 EKS RX) (15367793351)

Semi-finals

Semi-final 1

Semi-final 2

Final

Championship standings after the event

References

External links

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World RX of Italy The World RX of Italy is a Rallycross event held in Italy for the FIA World Rallycross Championship. The event made its debut in the 2014 season, at the Franciacorta International Circuit in the town of Franciacorta, Lombardy. Past winners ...

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