The rally took place over 1–3 October 2010, and was based in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region.

Sébastien Loeb became champion for the seventh successive season by claiming his 60th WRC win on the streets of his birthplace, Haguenau.

Thanks to Sordo's second place, Citroën also retained its manufacturers champion title on this same event.

Prior to the rally, depending on results, Sébastien Loeb had the chance to clinch his seventh consecutive world title with two events to spare.

If Loeb scored more than six points on the event, it would eliminate Ford's Jari-Matti Latvala from championship contention.