2025 ERC News & Rumours

[Andre Oliveira]

Any clue about 2025?

[Andre Oliveira]

The World Motor Sport Council has approved the appointment of Hankook as the tyre supplier for the 2025-2026 FIA ERC Junior Championship.

https://www.fia.com/news/future-regulations-across-multiple-categories-confirmed-during-world-motor-sport-council

[saco0o]

Any clue about 2025?

croatia is in, right? latvia is probably in to rotate with estonia (wrc)
poland, czechia, scandinavia for sure will be there. hungary too? rome?
canarias will move to wrc, uk no idea. so 2 or 3 "open slots", in a way
still waiting for france to be included
but its probably something along these places, eh?

[wyler]

Any clue about 2025?

from italian media:

sierra morena (esp - tarmac)
hungary (gravel)
royal rally Scandinavia (see - gravel)
mikolajki (pol - gravel)
roma capitale (ita - tarmac)
ceredigion (gbr -tarmac)
barum (czh - tarmac)
croatia (tarmac)

[Jarek Z]

It doesn't seem likely for Hayden Paddon to return to ERC next year:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w28816_ERC-Take-Five-with-Hayden-Paddon-part-one

[Morte66]

Does anyone know when we might expect the 2025 calendar to be settled?

[PLuto]

Does anyone know when we might expect the 2025 calendar to be settled?

In November, after WMSC.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It doesn't seem likely for Hayden Paddon to return to ERC next year:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w28816_ERC-Take-Five-with-Hayden-Paddon-part-one

But good to hear he'd like to return "if there’s an offer and someone says, ‘come and drive our car’.”

Any chance of this, PLuto ?

[PLuto]

But good to hear he'd like to return "if there’s an offer and someone says, ‘come and drive our car’.”

Any chance of this, PLuto ?

With his long-term connection I dont expect he will drive a car of different brand...

[Jarek Z]

It's still very early, but Miko Marczyk revealed that he would like to compete in ERC again in 2025.
Source:
https://rallypl.com/rajdy/marczyk-zdradzil-plany-na-2025-wrc-czy-erc/

[Jarek Z]

Lancia back in ERC with a works team in 2026:
https://dirtfish.com/rally/lancia-reveals-initial-plans-for-new-rally-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGIbEBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHa7OBgywpDOR woE6IBhXN1Y_p6i05y3Qv-mhyR6b_Qa4sxcMs6NfNbQfuA_aem_RDLli9h32H3Q6_jkkSgsi g

[Andre Oliveira]

Great news for italians too.

[Jarek Z]

Belgian driver Amaury Molle wants to compete in ERC 2025:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w28858_Results-secondary-to-experience,-says-ERC-s-Molle

[Andre Oliveira]

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[saco0o]

excellent! they leaked the european autocross championship calendar yesterday, so it was clear erc calendar was also ready!
i still think france should have a round, because they have really decent championships over there, but heey... erc cannot go wrong! hope to see some cool names doing it! go go go!
(gotta get ben hunt NZ champ and harry bates OZ champ to do the championship)

[Sal yet again]

Dont think I will be able to persuade my wife to spend our anniversary in Wales for Ceredigion but good to see it back on the calendar! Hopefully a few more Rally2 crews in 2025.

[HKSjbg]

Latvia losing its place after a year in the WRC seems like a bit of a kick in the teeth. Would’ve preferred to see it instead of Sierra Morena and have an equal gravel/tarmac split

[AndyRAC]

I always feel the ERC starts too late, and finishes too early......and probably needs a winter event. I always hope Valais will come back........

[Co-driven]

I always feel the ERC starts too late, and finishes too early......and probably needs a winter event. I always hope Valais will come back........

But I think this is to meet request of competitors, as this late start gives privateers more time to find the budget.

[saco0o]

Latvia losing its place after a year in the WRC seems like a bit of a kick in the teeth. Would’ve preferred to see it instead of Sierra Morena and have an equal gravel/tarmac split

someone suggested somewhere that maaaaaybe the money needed to run an erc event is being used to pay for a rally1 msports for sesks. no idea if thats true but it sounded interesting imo

[Eli]

I always feel the ERC starts too late, and finishes too early......and probably needs a winter event. I always hope Valais will come back........

Valais was amazing but I doubt they'd be able to afford it, at this point I'd love to see Jänner Rallye back on the calendar but as previously mentioned here, it wouldn't give enough time for the crews to find the budget, however I do feel like Cyprus or Ypres would've been a nice refresher after not being there since 2019(2015?2016? for Ypres).

[Fast Eddie WRC]

someone suggested somewhere that maaaaaybe the money needed to run an erc event is being used to pay for a rally1 msports for sesks. no idea if thats true but it sounded interesting imo

Good rumour and possible. Funding isnt easy from such a small country and Sesks has done a massive job in promoting rallying for the local fans. They might accept the loss of their event to ERC to see him at WRC level.

[Andre Oliveira]

Shakedown Media

Efrén Llarena está montando su propia estructura –Llarena Racing– para correr el ERC y dar asistencia al mismo tiempo a otros pilotos.

Efrém Llarena with own team "Llarena Racing" to compete in ERC and assist other crews.

[Andre Oliveira]

Erik Cais

I’m so happy to be able to share with you something that has been a long time in the making! I needed a reboot myself, so I’m very much looking forward to the new challenges! I’d also like to say a big thank you to Martin Vlcek for not hesitating to join forces after Hyundai approached me with this opportunity for 2025 this summer! So next year with Hyundai Motorsport at Kowax DST Racing!
Next year you will see us at the Czech Rally Championship and selected European events, but as a bonus this Saturday at the Prague Rallysprint!
I look forward to seeing you both in Prague and 2025 and thanks to all of you who are behind me, even if it took a while.
See u soon!!

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[Andre Oliveira]

Mille Johansson join forces with MS Munaretto for ambitious Rally2 campaign in FIA ERC and Italian Gravel Championship



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Reigning FIA Junior European Rally Champions Mille Johansson and co-driver Johan Grönvall from Sweden will return to the FIA ERC, as they team up with Italian outfit MS Munaretto for a six event program in a top-tier Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo. Along with the team, their partners and Pirelli, they will also contest the Italian Gravel Championship.

Mille and Johan will also enter the full FIA Junior WRC in 2025, as a prize for their Junior ERC win. Starting on home soil at Rally Sweden in February.

This ambitious step is being undertaken in partnership with the Italian team MS Munaretto. The team has been following Mille’s impressive performances across Europe in recent years and has chosen to bring the 19-year-old Swede on board.

Together, they will take part in six rounds of the FIA ERC in the top category, driving a four-wheel-drive Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo.

To focus on their goal of winning the Junior WRC, Mille and Johan will skip the FIA ERC rounds in Hungary and Italy. However, they will compete in their home rally, the BAUHAUS Royal Rally of Scandinavia, held in Sweden, on May 29–31. This is a special event for the pair, as they secured victory there in this year’s Junior ERC.

The collaboration with MS Munaretto also includes participation in the Italian Gravel Championship.

The partnership kicks off this coming weekend, November 29–30, when Mille and Johan line up at the Rally del Brunello in a Pirelli-equipped Škoda Fabia Rally2 Evo. With over 20 cars in their class, they will face stiff competition, including former Junior ERC rival Roberto Daprà and reigning Italian Gravel Champion Alberto Battistolli.

Mille Johansson says:
“It feels great to take the step up to Rally2 already next year, and to do it with MS Munaretto, a team we’ve been in contact with over the past year. Our main focus is the Junior WRC, but between those events, we want to get as much seat time as possible, which we’ll do with the help of our new team and Pirelli. We have a packed schedule for 2025 beyond the Junior WRC, and that’s all about being well-prepared for 2026. Next year will be a learning year, where we’ll focus on learning Rally2 on both gravel and tarmac, with our sights set on the Junior WRC title. This is an incredible opportunity, and we’re going to make the most of it, gaining as much experience as possible.”

Team Principal, Alex Munaretto, says:
“We have always been committed to talent scouting, and we are thrilled to welcome Mille and Johan to our team. We see huge potential in them, and we want to do everything we can to help Mille on his journey to becoming a professional driver. We’re fully committed to working closely with Mille and Johan to help them reach their goals.”

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[PLuto]

Fiesta Rally3 Trophy will continue in ERC also in 2025. Winner will obtain start with Ford Fiesta Rally2 MkII on Rali Ceredigion.

https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29036_Back-by-popular-demand:-ERC-Fiesta-Rally3-Trophy-returns-with-Fiesta-Rally2-prize-drive

[Andre Oliveira]

Interesting to see Pirelli instead Hankook.

[PLuto]

Interesting to see Pirelli instead Hankook.

Pirelli was part of the project also last year. Hankook is only for juniors.

[Jarek Z]

Rally drivers are getting older... ERC launches Master Championship:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29049_Master-ERC-Championship-is-go-for-2025

[Andre Oliveira]

Škoda Motorsport expands customer teams bonus programme for 2025

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After a successful 2024 campaign, the manufacturer is expanding its rewards programme for teams competing with Škoda Fabia Rally2 cars in the 2025 FIA European Rally Championship (ERC)
Registered teams can earn reward vouchers, which can be redeemed for spare parts or applied towards the purchase of new Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 cars
Škoda Motorsport’s dedicated on-site spare parts service will be back at selected ERC and FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) events next season
Mladá Boleslav, 18 December 2024 – With 13 teams and 16 drivers registered, Škoda Motorsport’s customer team bonus programme, launched in January 2024, proved highly successful in its first season. For 2025, the programme offers even greater incentives. Registered teams competing with any variant of the Škoda Fabia Rally2 in the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) will be eligible for €40,000 in prize vouchers per event, as well as discounts totalling €90,000 on the purchase of a new Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 at the end of the season. Teams must register by 28 February 2025.
Teams competing with Škoda Fabia Rally2 cars in the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) can earn up to €40,000 in vouchers per event, with an additional €90,000 available at the end of the season.

Source: Škoda Auto
Via: Willy Weyens

[Andre Oliveira]

Simon Wagner

Crazy weeks behind us but it's time to start a new chapter with Hyundai Motorsport and Hyundai Austria.
More than proud and happy to compete in Austrian and Czech Championship next year aswell as 4 rounds ERC with Servis Podlesnik and Kowax DST Racing.
Let's get ready for Jännerrallye with Hanna Ostlender.

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[Jarek Z]

4 ERC rounds in a new Hyundai i20 N Rally2 Step 2 for Simon Wagner:
Rally Sierra Morena - Córdoba Patrimonio de la Humanidad in Spain (4 - 6 April),
Rally di Roma Capitale in Italy (4 - 6 July),
Barum Czech Rally Zlín (15 - 17 August)
Croatia Rally (3-5 October).

details at:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29078_Wagner-opens-new-Hyundai--chapter--in-ERC

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Armstrong tipped to be a winner in 2025...

https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29082_ERC-Expert-View:-Armstrong-tipped-to-be-a-winner-in-2025

[Jarek Z]

Mads Østberg is working on a programme to do the full ERC once again:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29109_Motivated-Mads-plotting-ERC-return

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mads Østberg is working on a programme to do the full ERC once again:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29109_Motivated-Mads-plotting-ERC-return

I hope Mads gets the funding for the full season, otherwise he won't be in ERC at all and the Series needs him without Paddon.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Iain Campbell
@skunnercampbell

First ERC recce of 2025 done. Rally Sierra Morena will be an awesome addition to the calendar.

Mega stages.

Pics
https://x.com/skunnercampbell/status/1879193324038525282

[TWRC]

Mixi said in an interview that this season, they will have to take things more lightly. Nothing is certain, but Rally Hungary is something he definitely wants to do. Other than that, maybe 2-3 rounds. Car will be most likely C3 Rally2 Evo from HRT Racing, as they sold their RS Fabia, and will be selling their Fabia Evo as well.

[Jarek Z]

Mixi taking things more lightly? Can you imagine that? ;)

[Jarek Z]

Norwegian champion Frank Tore Larsen signs with MRF Tyres:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29122_Home-win-fires-up-Larsen-for-ERC-return

[PLuto]

Norwegian champion Frank Tore Larsen signs with MRF Tyres:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29122_Home-win-fires-up-Larsen-for-ERC-return

But in ERC he will do only Scandinavia.

[TWRC]

Mixi taking things more lightly? Can you imagine that? ;)
Generally, money and getting sponsors is an issue for them, also the insurance cost after their big crashes in the previous seasons is very high. They had to spend a lot of money recently, and outstretched themselves financially and how they prepare and operate during events. So this season, they want to be a bit more like "follow the flow" and try to regroup a bit.

[TWRC]

Also, Norbert Herczig is planning to return to the ERC this season with Llarena's Yaris Rally2. If this materializes remains to be seen.

[Tom206wrc]

Looks like this season Citroën Italia and their driver(Andrea Crugnola again)will take part to a few ERC events :confused:

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GifET6gWoAAYQiJ?format=jpg&name=large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Generally, money and getting sponsors is an issue for them, also the insurance cost after their big crashes in the previous seasons is very high. They had to spend a lot of money recently, and outstretched themselves financially and how they prepare and operate during events. So this season, they want to be a bit more like "follow the flow" and try to regroup a bit.

This is a shame but understandable. I hope he can come back to do more events in the future as he's a great character and very fast.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Jos Verstappen to do ERC 2025 !

“This year, I’ve got 19 or 20 events planned: every BRC rally, every ERC rally, the Rallye International du Valais, and a historic rally in Sweden. And we’re also doing the East African Safari Classic Rally with the Porsche. We have an insanely beautiful programme."

https://news.verstappen.com/en/article/5706/

[Jarek Z]

Wow! Interesting news. Do you think he will be more successful in ERC than Kubica?

[focus206]

He was quite fast in certain Belgian and Dutch national events

[PLuto]

Wow! Interesting news. Do you think he will be more successful in ERC than Kubica?

It is not so difficult to be more successful in ERC than Robert. Ok, he has won Janner Rallye (together with Pech with most powerful car), but other starts in ERC were bad. He was concentrating mainly to WRC.

[Jarek Z]

It is not so difficult to be more successful in ERC than Robert. Ok, he has won Janner Rallye (together with Pech with most powerful car), but other starts in ERC were bad.

I don't think that Verstappen will win even one rally (but I wish him good luck of course).

[PLuto]

I don't think that Verstappen will win even one rally (but I wish him good luck of course).

Of course competition is now little bit higher than in 2014. I have nothing against Robert, he was very good driver, but his footprint in ERC was not strong...

[mousti]

Think it will be difficult, competition is indeed quite high plus he's already 52 years old. What he achieved in Belgium is already very impressive with his experience and age.

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[dupanton]

I don't think that Verstappen will win even one rally (but I wish him good luck of course).

He doesn't think he will finish in the top 5 himself ;) He sees himself somewhere around 10th-15th place.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It's good news for the ERC as the Verstappen name should bring some extra attention.

[PLuto]

He doesn't think he will finish in the top 5 himself ;) He sees himself somewhere around 10th-15th place.

First year will be mainly about gaining experience...

[Jarek Z]

Of course competition is now little bit higher than in 2014. I have nothing against Robert, he was very good driver, but his footprint in ERC was not strong...

Yes, he only did a couple of rallies, but for me winning a rally in the European Chamionship is already a footprint :)

I don't think there are many racing drivers who managed to win even one rally. Maybe Verstappen will be next, but he started his rally "career" very late ;)

[PLuto]

Yes, he only did a couple of rallies, but for me winning a rally in the European Chamionship is already a footprint :)

I don't think there are many racing drivers who managed to win even one rally. Maybe Verstappen will be next, but he started his rally "career" very late ;)

He was able to win race in belgian championship, which is also a good achievement. I dont think he will be able to win race in ERC.

[saco0o]

now thats interesting!! i agree, not sure he can win an event but its going to be fun anyway!

[Fast Eddie WRC]

From Rally Journal:

"Thierry Neuville has the Life Live team, which is now bringing Frenchman Stephane Lefebvre into the European Rally Championship.

“Nothing is set in stone yet, but we believe in this project,” Lefebvre commented, according to Belgian site AutoTrends.

Why did Neuville recommend the French driver? According to respected AutoTrends journalist Oliver de Wilde, Neuville and Lefebvre are finalising a deal to compete in the ERC with a Hyundai Rally2 car, based at Neuville’s Life Live team headquarters in Saint-Vith, Belgium. The Belgian site reports that the agreement looks very promising."

[Tom206wrc]

Tuuka Kauppinen(winner of the Arctic Lapland Rally)in a Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 in ERC 2WD ???? :confused:

[wyler]

Tuuka Kauppinen(winner of the Arctic Lapland Rally)in a Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 in ERC 2WD ???? :confused:

rumored to participate in the lancia cup in Italy, but competitors buy the car, so he could have bigger program than Italian cup only
(and prize of the cup is erc '26 as lancia official...)

[Jarek Z]

An interview with Jos Verstappen about his European Rally Championship campaign:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29207_Why-learning-will-come-first-for-ERC-rookie-Verstappen

[AMSS]

rumored to participate in the lancia cup in Italy, but competitors buy the car, so he could have bigger program than Italian cup only
(and prize of the cup is erc '26 as lancia official...)

According to his manager he will do both in 2025, Italian tarmac championship and ERC jr. in Lancia

[PLuto]

Norbert Herczig is returning back to ERC - https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29212_Herczig-returns-to-ERC-with-Llarena-s-new-team

[Andre Oliveira]

Daniel Polášek

This year Zdeněk Omelka and I will be appearing at selected events in Fiesta Rally3!

As we are at the beginning of a brand new chapter, we have decided to attend selected venues. We are hoping that the first event this year will be the Sierra Morena Rally in Spain as part of the ERC

In addition, this year I plan to be more active on social media and also show you behind the scenes of our sport and how our race team @dpsport works.


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[Jarek Z]

Igor Widłak is planning another season in ERC – 8 rounds with Ford Fiesta Rally3:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29218_Huge-smile-time-as-Wid-ak-plots-ERC3-bid-with-a-difference

[Andre Oliveira]

Francesco Dei Ceci

“I’am thrilled to announce that Nicolò Lazzarini and I will compete in the FIA Junior European Rally Championship, driving the Peugeot 208 Rally4 entered by Delta Rally, and proudly wearing the colors of ACI Team Italia.”

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GjsWGxYXoAAsM3v?format=jpg&name=large

[Andre Oliveira]

Jakub Matulka and Damian Syty

Competing in FIA ERC + RSMP are our plans for this year! Another very intense season is ahead of us. At the same time, we refreshed the livery of our Škoda. Are you ready!?

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[PLuto]

Philip Allen will repeat his season in ERC

https://i.imgur.com/azSlCcwl.jpeg

[Jarek Z]

8 rounds for Spanish driver Roberto Blach Jr:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29255_Blach-is-back-in-ERC

[Krigen]

ERC shaping up to be real good, or better this year.

[Andre Oliveira]

Kevin Saraiva and Beatriz Pinto

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GkTdI26XQAAjf6i?format=jpg&name=medium

[PLuto]

Kowax DST Racing will compete in ERC - https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29264_Kowax-DST-Racing-goes-four-it-in-ERC

https://i.imgur.com/CLcl6n6l.jpeg

[Jarek Z]

Norbert Herczig is returning back to ERC - https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w29212_Herczig-returns-to-ERC-with-Llarena-s-new-team

Herczig wins his first event with a new car - Rally Lloret de Mar in Spain:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/final/91784-rally-lloret-de-mar-2025/

Highlights from Passats de Canto:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHS-V5CdTe0

P.S. Note that cars have almost old school numbers on the door. It looks so much better :)

[Jarek Z]

He doesn't think he will finish in the top 5 himself ;) He sees himself somewhere around 10th-15th place.

Verstappen has just managed to win the first round of Belgian championship:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/90983-rally-van-haspengouw-2025/

Has he become so good or has the level of Belgian championship gone down so much?

[PLuto]

Verstappen has just managed to win the first round of Belgian championship.

Has he become so good or has the level of Belgian championship gone down so much?

Second was ex-codriver of Loix (and currently Serderidis) and third was driver, who is doing rally as hobby with 2-3 starts per season...

[dupanton]

Second was ex-codriver of Loix (and currently Serderidis) and third was driver, who is doing rally as hobby with 2-3 starts per season...

Doing rally as a hobby but he is also 8 time belgian rally champion ;)

From the top 3 of last year, Potty went to WRC2, Cherain switched to Porsche and Reynvoet to a Hyundai without much preparation (he went off).

[PLuto]

Doing rally as a hobby but he is also 8 time belgian rally champion ;)

From the top 3 of last year, Potty went to WRC2, Cherain switched to Porsche and Reynvoet to a Hyundai without much preparation (he went off).

I know this very well. Switch of Cherain to Porsche is quite strange. But it looks like he managed his targed with being a champion. And Maxime Potty? It is good he is trying international competition, but I think ERC should be more suitable for him...

[Jarek Z]

Second was ex-codriver of Loix (and currently Serderidis)

Yeah, I knew the name Miclotte sounded familiar. So does that mean that the co-driver is actually better driver than his driver? ;)

[Jarek Z]

Lancia announced that the winner of Trofeo Lancia will get the chance to become an official driver and compete in the 2026 European Rally Championship behind the wheel of a factory Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/lancia-has-chosen-the-fia-erc-as-the-next-step

[wyler]

Lancia announced that the winner of Trofeo Lancia will get the chance to become an official driver and compete in the 2026 European Rally Championship behind the wheel of a factory Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/lancia-has-chosen-the-fia-erc-as-the-next-step

yep. it was in the trophy rules from the beginning, but only if the winner is under 35.
would be nice to have an official team with at least 2 cars...
btw, Tuukka Kauppinen is rumored to be one of the contestants, he'd be a good bet...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Jon Armstrong is back with a full campaign in 2025 with M-Sport:

https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/armstrong-and-m-sport-reunite-for-erc-glory-push

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Philip Allen back too with SRT...

https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/allen-to-build-on-2024-experience-with-full-time-erc-bid

[Tom206wrc]

Will Opel run Junior ERC 2025 with two cars :confused:

I've just read that Calle Carlberg will drive with an official Corsa Rally4...what about Luca Pröglhöf winner of the 2024 Opel electric cup :confused:

http://www.automovilismocanario.com/2025/03/06/calle-carlberg-con-un-corsa-rally4-oficial-de-opel-motorsport-a-por-el-titulo-del-junior-erc-2025/

Edit: OK I've got my answer, Opel will do a two-cars effort ;)

http://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/schrott-excited-for-junior-erc-first-timer-proglhof

In fact, Carlberg will also become test driver for Opel and ambassador of the brand... :)

[Jarek Z]

3 Polish crews with Renault Clio Rally3 will be present in ERC 2025:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/old-timers-and-young-wolves-hold-no-fear-for-erc3s-kowalczyk

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Jon Armstrong ERC livery 2025

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gl62ydLXkAE4hHu?format=jpg&name=medium

[Jarek Z]

New livery also for Miko Marczyk in his full season-campaign this year:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/miko-hoping-for-marczyk-magic-time-in-erc

[PLuto]

And another big name in ERC - Nikolay Gryazin as a part of J2X Rally Team - https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/j2x-rally-team-brings-in-gryazin-for-erc-bid

[Jarek Z]

And another big name in ERC - Nikolay Gryazin as a part of J2X Rally Team - https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/j2x-rally-team-brings-in-gryazin-for-erc-bid

Wow! Didn't expect hot news like that! This sausage must be selling well! :)
https://madejwrobel.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/box2desktop_03.23b.jpg

[rallyfiend]

And another big name in ERC - Nikolay Gryazin as a part of J2X Rally Team - https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/j2x-rally-team-brings-in-gryazin-for-erc-bid

This will have a few optimistic championship contenders a bit worried.....

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This will have a few optimistic championship contenders a bit worried.....

He's not doing a full ERC Season, so his few appearances wont take the title from the regulars.

[PLuto]

He's not doing a full ERC Season, so his few appearances wont take the title from the regulars.

Thats the question. There is not so many drivers who are planning to do all rounds...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Thats the question. There is not so many drivers who are planning to do all rounds...

Who do we have so far ?

If there's not many this gives me hope for Jon Armstrong in the M-Sport Fiesta. He is doing the full season and has just won Rd1 of the Irish TRC against 3 former British and Irish rally champions.

https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/91393-clonakilty-park-hotel-west-cork-rally-2025/?s=491887

[Andre Oliveira]

Excluded in the end cause of people push the car.

Btw, Jasper Vaher and Sander Pruul in MS Munaretto Peugeot 208 Rally4 at Junior ERC.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Excluded in the end cause of people push the car.
.

Yes, a shame, but he still set by far the most fastest times and was without an intercom for the first 4 stages !

I hope his speed gets better luck in the ERC.

[Tom206wrc]

This is great news Tuuka Kauppinen and Jaspar Vaher teaming up in the same team in ERC Junior(without forget Matteo Doretto) :cool:

Remains to be seen if Vaher will drive the Lancia too(like Kauppinen)later :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

Finally Efren Llarena chose the Citroën C3 Rally2 to run the first round(Sierra Morena) ;)

[Jarek Z]

Matteo Doretto, Tuukka Kauppinen and Jaspar Vaher to contest the European Championship with Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/ms-munaretto-brings-lancia-ypsilon-to-erc-with-star-trio

[Andre Oliveira]

Finally Efren Llarena chose the Citroën C3 Rally2 to run the first round(Sierra Morena) ;)

His team only have one Toyota (will be used by Herczig). So he needed other option.

[TWRC]

His team only have one Toyota (will be used by Herczig). So he needed other option.

He has an RS Fabia as well, right? Is that taken for the season as well?

[Andre Oliveira]

BIG News! Stephane Lefebvre and Andy Malfoy joins Team MRF Tyres for the 5 tarmac rounds of the 2025 FIA ERC - European Rally Championship driving a Hyundai i20 N Rally2 Step 2 managed by Lifelive Motorsport.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GmY8Dxka8AAZ28r?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GmY8DxZa8AMPmcF?format=jpg&name=large

[Tom206wrc]

Mads Östberg on entrylist Ral.Li La Llana next week :eek: To prepare ERC Sierra Morena :confused:

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Chris Ingram Q&A, plus news of his ERC events in 2025...

https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/erc-take-five-with-chris-ingram--

[wyler]

mabellini full program with racing factory's skoda + pirelli

https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/mabellini-to-learn-from-paddon-lessons-in-erc

[Jarek Z]

So another good driver leaves MRF...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

So another good driver leaves MRF...

With the Lefebvre program it seems MRF only want to concentrate on improving their tarmac tyre and he is enough to do that.

[PLuto]

With the Lefebvre program it seems MRF only want to concentrate on improving their tarmac tyre and he is enough to do that.

There will be more MRF crews...

[Andre Oliveira]

Btw, Neuville in Sierra Morena with the Rally1. Rumours about Evans too.

[Andre Oliveira]

Many polish crews on ERC 2025

https://scontent.fopo4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.75761-15/486552119_18274008985268141_3086323676813438214_n. jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=7NJoSzMAL4oQ7kNvgE10F3A&_nc_oc=Adn2VaIZ41dbx2m-fBtd2mx1MM3AmAkEwc1E2NLKRpRMj8M0q8E1ALZ8MaYGinv5v1 Y8oBqDoeCSAZCVPcsOS1ln&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo4-1.fna&_nc_gid=OZTL75Jg8LRxc4umWbBN1g&oh=00_AYFeGqiNjrQtTd98ITxyYVcxC8G5hgZq2euin0U409Xc fg&oe=67E83072
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[Andre Oliveira]

https://scontent.fopo4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/486396561_2506487773025469_3407148525889204823_n.j pg?stp=dst-jpg_p600x600_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=t8y95M2RGxkQ7kNvgETK51N&_nc_oc=AdnHWQlHiIyXYPWh5mc2yGEC6Xn_fYfW8RsSjb3zh1_ KlAMlVq2b4lQ54lOMU_2U1pc-RIjfYtbciL0pEVp13Fgc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo4-2.fna&_nc_gid=nvi4stn5-6UBSGCN9Ju5Gg&oh=00_AYEUlqcAHpKkeD0Rsf9NDzq-_qp6Dhwcdwo5jnFEA-ugUA&oe=67E85F72

[tbazsi95]

"madsostberg BRAKING NEWS ⚠️ ERC 2025 with Citroën C3 Rally2!

Im pleased to tell you that we’re back in the @fiaerc for 2025 and @torsteineriksen will be back in the car with me! Due to @patrikbarth complicated recover(more to come of that), he will not be able to compete this year, and im glad that Torstein can support me in the return to ERC.

Our team will be long term partners and friends @tagai.racing.technology

We will be starting the season with a race this weekend in Spain, before heading to first round of @fiaerc, @rsierramorena "

source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHnsByhoOyK/

[Sal yet again]

From a UK perspective interesting to see James Williams on the list with his Hyundai i20.

[RS]

Will Stritesky do more than just Sierra Morena (and Barum)?

[PLuto]

Will Stritesky do more than just Sierra Morena (and Barum)?

Tomorrow is press conference where his programme should be announced.

[fyldacz]

Juniors are extremely strong this year. Hard to guess, who will be champion. Who is your favorite?
Virves is testing before Canarias or plans some ERC program?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Btw, Neuville in Sierra Morena with the Rally1. Rumours about Evans too.

Dirtfish says Evans is there too.

[saco0o]

rally1 cars in ERC...
meh

MEH

[Jarek Z]

Don't worry, they don't count in the overall standings ;)

[Jarek Z]

"madsostberg BRAKING NEWS ⚠️ ERC 2025 with Citroën C3 Rally2!

Im pleased to tell you that we’re back in the @fiaerc for 2025 and @torsteineriksen will be back in the car with me! Due to @patrikbarth complicated recover(more to come of that), he will not be able to compete this year, and im glad that Torstein can support me in the return to ERC.

It's great to see Ostberg again, but it's sad to see that his usual co-driver Patrik Barth still can't compete :(
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/mads-about-the-erc-%C3%B8stberg-means-business

[106 sport]

Juniors are extremely strong this year. Hard to guess, who will be champion. Who is your favorite?
Virves is testing before Canarias or plans some ERC program?

Interesting question...I Wonder the same.

[PLuto]

Will Stritesky do more than just Sierra Morena (and Barum)?

He is planning to do full ERC without Sweden - https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/st%C5%99%C3%ADtesk%C3%BD-czechs-in-for-erc-bid

[Jarek Z]

Juniors are extremely strong this year. Hard to guess, who will be champion. Who is your favorite?

Judging from last year Calle Carlberg seems fast!

[Jarek Z]

Full season in ERC for Simone Tempestini and MRF Tyres:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/simone-temp(estini)ted-back-to-erc-with-team-mrf-tyres

[saco0o]

cant wait for this season to start

[Jarek Z]

Let's not forget about McRae :)
https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/erc-added-to-max-mcraes-rally2-program/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Check out the best 2025 liveries and vote for your favourite:

https://www.riddle.com/view/SKd0AkBy

[Jarek Z]

Check out the best 2025 liveries and vote for your favourite:

https://www.riddle.com/view/SKd0AkBy

There is no Ostberg. Nobody likes Citroen livery? ;)

[Jarek Z]

Speaking of Ostberg, it seems that Patrik Barth is not going to come back...
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/erc-take-five-with-mads-%C3%B8stberg

[skarderud]

Speaking of Ostberg, it seems that Patrik Barth is not going to come back...
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/erc-take-five-with-mads-%C3%B8stbergNo, he is probably finished as codriver, still recovering. Quite hard crash.

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[Sal yet again]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/final/92416-rallye-la-llana-2025/

Maybe too early to read anything into the result but Mads was a minute behind the winner at the weekend

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No, he is probably finished as codriver, still recovering. Quite hard crash.



That's sad. It just shows how dangerous a side-impact can be and car safety still needs improvement in this area.

[Tom206wrc]

Juniors are extremely strong this year. Hard to guess, who will be champion. Who is your favorite?
Virves is testing before Canarias or plans some ERC program?


At least for next weekend Sierra Morena, "my money" goes to Sergi Perez Jr, as fastest Junior ERC driver ;)

[mousti]

Our beloved member Tommeke will make his international debut as a co driver with entering Rally Sierra Morena in Junior ERC with his pilot Maxim Decock in a Opel Corsa Rally4.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250331/5bc7ad131362f1436d9682fb1dd3e6f1.jpg

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[dimviii]

Our beloved member Tommeke will make his international debut as a co driver with entering Rally Sierra Morena in Junior ERC with his pilot Maxim Decock in a Opel Corsa Rally4

nice news! Good luck,and enjoy it Tommeke!!

[RS]

No Franceschi in ERC this year? That'd be a shame to not have the 1st or 2nd place driver from last year competing (despite a still excellent entry for round one)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No Franceschi in ERC this year? That'd be a shame to not have the 1st or 2nd place driver from last year competing (despite a still excellent entry for round one)

He's starting a WRC2 campaign:

https://rallyjournal.com/toyota-gains-another-high-profile-customer-in-the-world-rally-championship/#google_vignette

[Tom206wrc]

But no news about his brother though(Jean-Baptiste) :mark:

[Jarek Z]

James Williams gets a call from MRF Tyres:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/williams-gets-big-erc-chance-thanks-to-team-mrf-tyres

[MartijnS]

Big big crash of Potty!

https://x.com/DavidCabaleiro3/status/1907451758135157232

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Big entry to win Skoda Motorsport bonus prizes confirmed...

https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/big-interest-as-erc-%C5%A1koda-motorsport-bonus-programme-is-go-for-2025

[Jarek Z]

Roope Korhonen is going to compete in 3 gravel rounds of the European Rally Championship. The 26-year-old Finnish driver will contest Rally Hungary, Royal Rally of Scandinavia and Rally Poland in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 in the colors of MRF tyres.
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/korhonen-goes-for-gravel-gains-in-erc

[Tom206wrc]

Norbert Maior in Citroën C3 for Hungary and Poland :)

Csaba Miklos with Citroën and MRF in Hungary :)