[WRC] Rally Islas Canarias 2025

[106 sport]

The #RallyIslasCanarias is finalizing the details of its route in Gran Canaria, which will consist of:

-3 stages.
-308,50 kilometers
-18 special stages.
-🔥NEW🔥: 2 super special stages 🤯

In total 1,078.80 km, which makes a 28.60% of timed stages of the total route.

We can’t advance more! #WRC

https://x.com/RIslasCanarias/status/1858604094786552078

[Sal yet again]

Real shame I wont have enough annual leave to get there but best wishes the Canary Islands! Some great stages and passionate fans should be a real spectacle

[106 sport]

Thank you. Looks like is going to be a great spectacle in Gran Canaria next April.

[106 sport]

New logo

[106 sport]

Rally Guide 1 has been released. 18 stages around Gran Canaria

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/pdf2025/RALLY_GUIDE_v1.pdf

The base of the entire organisational framework of the event will be in the vicinity of the Gran Canaria Stadium / Gran Canaria Arena, where the Work Park, Official Verification and the headquarters of the organisers of the event will be concentrated.
Officially, everything will start on Thursday 24th April with the Shakedown of 6.4 km that will take place in Santa Brígida from 9.00 to 15.00 hours, although from 11.00 to 13.00 hours will be the exact time when the priority drivers will be competing.
On the same day, but at 21.00 hours, it will be the turn of the protocolary Start Ceremony, which will take place in the Cathedral of Santa Ana in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

And from Friday to Sunday, the three days of the great motor racing festival with 18 timed stages divided into 8 stages, all starting at 7.00 a.m., so you will have to get up very early to enjoy this motor racing spectacle in capital letters.
The total number of kilometres of timed sections will be 306.12 km covering almost the entire island of Gran Canaria. The basic format for all the days of competition is a 3x2 or what is the same three stages to be repeated twice.

[106 sport]

Looks like Jose Antonio "Cohete" Suarez has get the budget to participate in Gran Canaria with a Ford Puma Rally 1, from M-Sport. Great news

[106 sport]

On the other hand, there are many possibilities to see Dani Sordo in Gran Canaria with a I20 Rally 1, depend on Hyundai Motorsport.
Looks like his participation in Portugal is 100% sure.

[106 sport]

Jose Antonio "Cohete" Suarez's participation in Gran Canaria is 100% confirmed. Ford Puma Rally 1

[Oliverk]

First map i believe.

https://www.motorcanario.com/noticias/images/h/recorrido_tramos_islas_canarias_2025.jpg

[106 sport]

The party is coming to Gran Canaria !!!

The organizing committee of the Rally Islas Canarias reveal its route and announces the news so eagerly awaited by the fans: the stages.
It will have 3 days of competition, 301.30 kilometres of stages formed by 18 special stages, two of them super special stage. As a novelty this year, all the timed sections will have a tyre warm-up area.
The organisers will indicate the areas where the public will be allowed to be located on the timed sections, for which there will be a bus service, details of which will be announced shortly. We ask for the cooperation of all the fans respecting these areas and the indications of this organization to make the rally a success.
The starting ceremony will take place in the Plaza de Santa Ana with the Cathedral of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as photocall.

Monday, 10 February 2025. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

It's official! The organising committee of the Rally Islas Canarias unveils the timed sections and recovers mythical special stages of the rally. The itinerary is made up of 18 special stages totalling 301.30 kilometres. Two of the 18 special stages will be super special stages. As a novelty this year, all the timed sections will have a tyre warm-up area. Registration will open to teams on Monday 24 February and the full itinerary will be published.
The event will start on Thursday, 24 April, with the shakedown in Santa Brígida. It will take place on good tarmac from Los Silos uphill and will then enter a much narrower and more technical downhill section. The shakedown ends in a fast and wide area near the town of Santa Brígida. The day will end with the start ceremony in the incomparable setting of the Plaza de Santa Ana, with the Cathedral of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as the photocall.
The competition proper will start on Friday, 25th April, with the Valsequillo-Telde, Valleseco-Artenara and La Aldea-Mogán will be a double pass.
The Valsequillo-Telde special stage will start in the town centre of Valsequillo and will enter an area of good wide tarmac until the Las Vegas junction. There, a narrower and more technical section will begin along the Barranco de Los Cernícalos ravine, ending in a very wide uphill section near the finish line of the Subida de Los Marteles.
Valleseco-Artenara will start at the end of the urban area of Valleseco. The drivers will face a mythical stretch of very fast and twisty road, with very good asphalt that is part of the idiosyncrasy of the rallies in the Canary Islands, reaching a very fast descent to Artenara.
La Aldea-Mogán will start with an ascent from Tocodomán and then move on to a route that, due to its speed and selectivity, will demand the maximum from the teams. The section will reach the municipality of Mogán on a descent, where one of the secrets against the clock will be between one bend and the next. This section passes through the famous Los Azulejos area, a natural work of art that catches the eye of those who drive along the road that leads from La Aldea de San Nicolás to Mogán.
On Saturday, 26th April, the Moya-Gáldar, Arucas-Firgas-Teror and Tejeda-San Mateo stages will be run over double pass. The first special stage of the day will start from the centre of the town of Moya with the roundabout in the centre of the town, which stands out for its length, selectivity and speed. The teams will have to play with the strategy of tyre choice as the route of this special stage has different types of asphalt, humidity, temperature and grip. They will pass through the village of Fontanales to reach the finish line in the municipality of Gáldar with the landscape of Fagajesto.
Arucas-Firgas-Teror will run through Los Castillos - Zumacal. It will start from the ascent of El Palmar just before reaching the roundabout of Los Castillos and, once past the mythical and famous crossroads of Los Chorros, it will ascend through the demanding Zumacal and finish descending from the crossroads of La Laguna de Valleseco to Teror. This is a very fast descent, with fast braking and steep descents all the way to the finish.
On the other hand, Tejeda-San Mateo will start from the town centre of Tejeda on a technical and fast route and, after passing the Ayacata Crossroads, will start the steep climb to Roque Nublo, arriving at the Los Llanos de La Pez Crossroads. Right there begins a descent of good asphalt, wide and firm to the finish line in the municipality of San Mateo in Cueva Grande.
Also on Saturday, the super special stage of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will be held, returning to the inside of the Gran Canaria Arena, which will put the finishing touch to the second day of the rally. It is a very special stage for many drivers as it is the only one in the world that takes place inside a basketball court.
On Sunday, 27 April, the focus will shift to Agüimes-Santa Lucía and Maspalomas, which will also be a two-pass, and the Costa Canaria super special stage, which will be held after the first pass of Maspalomas. This special special stage will be held entirely within the Gran Karting Club de Maspalomas, recovering a section where drivers such as Juha Kankkunen, Gilles Panizzi, Enrico Bertone and Gustavo Trelles have driven.
Agüimes-Santa Lucía, the famous Era Del Cardón, will start before the Corralillos junction. It is a very fast and selective special stage where, in its central part, it goes into the Las Vallas section, with very narrow bends with the finish line very close to the municipality of Santa Lucía.
Maspalomas is a very fast special stage that will start in the village of Fataga and finish in Maspalomas. The second pass of this special stage will be the Wolf Power Stage. The Rally Islas Canarias - Rally de España is the fourth round of the FIA World Rally Championship and will be held from 24 to 27 April 2025.

Stages

Thursday, 24 April

Shakedown - Santa Brígida. 6,26 km


Friday, 25 April

SS Valsequillo - Telde 26,32 km.

SS Valleseco - Artenara 15,27 km.

SS La Aldea - Mogán 17,83 km.


Saturday, 26 April

SS Moya - Gáldar 24,09 km.

SS Arucas - Firgas - Teror 13,75 km.

SS Tejeda - San Mateo 23,30 km.

SSS Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1,80 km.


Sunday, 27 April

SS Agüimes - Santa Lucía 14,97 km.

SS Maspalomas Wolf Power Stage 13,47 km

SSS Costa Canaria 1,50 km. (to be held after the first pass after the Maspalomas section).

Spectators

The organisers will indicate the areas set aside for the location of the public in the timed sections, for which there will be a bus service, details of which will be announced shortly. The rest of the areas not indicated will be forbidden. The timed sections will be closed to traffic for non-residents of the area from 22h on the day before the event. Information will also be provided on the car parks set up in the vicinity and inside the sections, always respecting the timetables indicated. All other areas not indicated as parking areas will be considered prohibited. We ask for the collaboration of all the fans respecting these areas and the indications of this organisation so that the rally is a success.


The Rally Islas Canarias is organised by Todo Sport and promoted by the Government of the Canary Islands, Viceconsejería de la Actvidad Física y Deportes, the Cabildo Insular de Gran Canaria, the Instituto Insular de Deportes de Gran Canaria, the Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Instituto Municipal para la Promoción de la Actividad Física y el Deporte de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Consejo Superior de Deportes, and the Real Federación Española de Automovilismo (RFEDA). Private companies such as Hyundai Canarias, Avis Canarias, Repuestos Doral, Fred. Olsen Express & Baleària, Lopesan, Sonocom and Servitecnic.

[106 sport]

SS1 and SS4 recorded by a amateur rally fan, not official.

From Valsequillo (568 m above sea level) to almost the peak of Gran Canaria (1735 m above sea level)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxkgbCdl3bc

[TypeR]

Jose Antonio "Cohete" Suarez's participation in Gran Canaria is 100% confirmed. Ford Puma Rally 1
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/suarez-wants-m-sport-rally1-for-wrc-spain-but-its-complicated/

Seems not..

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/suarez-wants-m-sport-rally1-for-wrc-spain-but-its-complicated/

Seems not..

The costs of Rally1 rears its ugly head again, even without hybrid.

[rallyfiend]

Is it really the cost, or just the fact that there's limited benefit from building extra chassis at this point in the homologation cycle?

Seems there's no shortage of people with the money to rent...

[Eli]

The costs of Rally1 rears its ugly head again, even without hybrid.

& yet €345,000 for a pumped up Rally2 car for 2027? Even the then criticised DS3 & Fiesta were €500,000 and I don’t remember anyone complaining that was too expensive. To me it seems manufacturers in general just aren’t keen spending their time & money on ICE motorsport when they themselves don’t know what will be the future in 2030 & beyond.

[drive]

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/suarez-wants-m-sport-rally1-for-wrc-spain-but-its-complicated/

Seems not..

article mentions that two cars were sold - one has Serderidis, who has the second one?

[Danny0405]

A guy in Indonesia if I remember well

[focus206]

A guy in Indonesia if I remember well

yes, Putra Rizky Bustaman. He has 2 starts in their local rallysprint championship with the Puma...

[becher]

Is it really the cost, or just the fact that there's limited benefit from building extra chassis at this point in the homologation cycle?

Seems there's no shortage of people with the money to rent...
More this and in general what Millener mentioned. Even if a Rally1 would be just 100000€ they wouldn't build up an additional car if there is no relevant businesses case for it.

[106 sport]

All the special stages recorded by a amateur rally fan, not official, but almost...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rojTO3xDXU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxkgbCdl3bc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dbvxx7FM20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEH-p6vU1vY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUvrVj9urU4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWGNiD9hgko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWGNiD9hgko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzz-STzzQdI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ4etSwOo0k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCu3TWGWBgM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WogcNmJjLOw

[Jajá]

I have a question for the group: Is this rally too busy? I'm going there to spectate this year and I was wondering how complex it is to drive around to get to the best spots. I wonder whether there is too many spectators around... Thanks

[PLuto]

I have a question for the group: Is this rally too busy? I'm going there to spectate this year and I was wondering how complex it is to drive around to get to the best spots. I wonder whether there is too many spectators around... Thanks

Personally I expect there will be lot of spectators. And as the stages are in mountains, sometimes there is not so many roads to the stages. Dont count with moving between stages, it will be better to stay on one stage for both runs.

[Co-driven]

And you won't be able to spectate wherever you want, there will be only a few spectators zones per each stage.

[bluuford]

If you havent bought a plane ticket yet, then it will be very-very expensive. I got mine over month ago and even then it was much more expensive than flying to Kenya or Japan :/ Friends suggested to fly to another island and find the way to travel from one island to another, should get better price ;)

[Co-driven]

If you havent bought a plane ticket yet, then it will be very-very expensive. I got mine over month ago and even then it was much more expensive than flying to Kenya or Japan :/ Friends suggested to fly to another island and find the way to travel from one island to another, should get better price ;)

And your work will be essential there...usually meteo can play a big part in Canarias.

[Sal yet again]

Very true. The island has just suffered a heavy storm with dramatic scenes of flooding! When I have spectated on El Corte Ingles in the past the stages up in the hills were often shrouded in mist or really wet when it was bone dry and sunny just a few miles away.

[106 sport]

Personally I expect there will be lot of spectators. And as the stages are in mountains, sometimes there is not so many roads to the stages. Dont count with moving between stages, it will be better to stay on one stage for both runs.

Good advice.

[106 sport]

I have a question for the group: Is this rally too busy? I'm going there to spectate this year and I was wondering how complex it is to drive around to get to the best spots. I wonder whether there is too many spectators around... Thanks

It is expected that there will be many spectators in Gran Canaria, obviously from Gran Canaria, and those who will come to the island from other Canary Islands, mainland Spain, and the rest of Europe.
It is an island that is a TOP tourist destination
More than 4.5 million tourists visit Gran Canaria every year.

[106 sport]

And you won't be able to spectate wherever you want, there will be only a few spectators zones per each stage.

I think that in the rest of the zones you will be able to see the special stages, but in safe places, obviously...

[106 sport]

If you havent bought a plane ticket yet, then it will be very-very expensive. I got mine over month ago and even then it was much more expensive than flying to Kenya or Japan :/ Friends suggested to fly to another island and find the way to travel from one island to another, should get better price ;)

Perhaps.

Words from the president of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria

"Central Europe, in the Nordic countries, the sport is followed in a very direct way. These are the main tourist markets for Gran Canaria. Our connection with 25 countries and 170 airports will make it very easy for fans to come to our island and take advantage of one of the most important races in the world to enjoy our sun, our beach and all the values of the most important rally. Our port, the most important in the Mid-Atlantic, which moves more than 30M tons, will also make easier the arrival of these vehicles from any side of the continent. And that will be good for our hotels, we have more than 150,000 beds, for our catering, for the transport sector, for the small and medium local companies that will provide additional services to the organization”.

[106 sport]

Very true. The island has just suffered a heavy storm with dramatic scenes of flooding! When I have spectated on El Corte Ingles in the past the stages up in the hills were often shrouded in mist or really wet when it was bone dry and sunny just a few miles away.

It is true that there were floods last monday, but fortunately, they were not serious at all.
Some small material damage and two or three cars that sailed into the Atlantic Ocean

Yes, in SS1 and SS4 fog could appear, and then , suddenly the sun.
For this reason, Gran Canaria is kwons as "Miniature continent"

[Jajá]

Thanks, all, great tips... I bought my ticket last year and it was a pretty good price for a Denver-Las Palmas flight. I was thinking on renting a car and driving around to safe and (hopefully) not so busy spots. I have made some research using google maps and there are some "accessible" places not in the spectator designated areas and was planning on visiting 2 stages per day (3 on saturday with the SSS). However, I don't know how chaotic would it be driving around there during the rally. Thanks, again!

[PLuto]

Thanks, all, great tips... I bought my ticket last year and it was a pretty good price for a Denver-Las Palmas flight. I was thinking on renting a car and driving around to safe and (hopefully) not so busy spots. I have made some research using google maps and there are some "accessible" places not in the spectator designated areas and was planning on visiting 2 stages per day (3 on saturday with the SSS). However, I don't know how chaotic would it be driving around there during the rally. Thanks, again!

Send me your plans (privately) and I will tell you how realistic they are :)

[106 sport]

Thanks, all, great tips... I bought my ticket last year and it was a pretty good price for a Denver-Las Palmas flight. I was thinking on renting a car and driving around to safe and (hopefully) not so busy spots. I have made some research using google maps and there are some "accessible" places not in the spectator designated areas and was planning on visiting 2 stages per day (3 on saturday with the SSS). However, I don't know how chaotic would it be driving around there during the rally. Thanks, again!

I'm glad you got a good price for your flight.
Just a note. You will not fly to Las Palmas, YOU WILL FLY TO GRAN CANARIA, which is the name of the island. Las Palmas is the main city on the island, and the capital of Gran Canaria. Maybe you have that confusion because the IATA code for Gran Canaria airport is “LPA”.

I hope you enjoy landscapes of Gran Canaria and, of course, the Rally Islas Canarias.

[106 sport]

Off topic

To give you an idea of the organizational and accommodation capacity of the island.
GRAN CANARIA will be the first island in the World to host football matches of a World Cup, it will be in 2030.

[Jajá]

Yep, I will be flying to LPA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria). Thanks for checking! :) I am really looking forward to a great event! If budget and wife allows, I may be able to make another trip later in the year (CER, maybe?). We'll see...

[106 sport]

Yep, I will be flying to LPA (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria). Thanks for checking! :) I am really looking forward to a great event! If budget and wife allows, I may be able to make another trip later in the year (CER, maybe?). We'll see...

Ok, I hope you enjoy beaches and landscapes of Gran Canaria, and of course, with the event.

[106 sport]

Shakedown Santa Brígida (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QOnIT-Vj2o

[106 sport]

SS1/SS4 Valsequillo-Telde (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

As I said last day...Gran Canaria is kwons as "Miniature continent"

https://youtu.be/noy_OFJ6i5o?si=kZdOcISjUTg0MuOI

"The first stage will be the most difficult one. Over 26km this stage climbs up from 406m to as high as 1786m above sea level. During our drive we had all possible weather conditions: Cloudy in the beginning, then sunshine on the narrow part, and on the smooth uphill part on the GC-130 road we had rain, then heavy rain, then fog until we got above the cloud and saw the sunshine again"

[106 sport]

SS2/SS5 Valleseco-Artenara (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://youtu.be/mPAlOcW2L74?si=KJgUYgHmJmvT4MOm

"This stage is very nice to drive, even if this not so nice weather. Smooth tarmac and very flowing corners - I could drive forever on roads like this. It just has a hard rythm breaker with the tight hairpins on top which on the other hand serve as a great spectator area (at least when there is no fog)"

[106 sport]

Jan Cerny will compete in Gran Canaria with a latest-generation Citroën C3 Rally2

[106 sport]

Raúl Hernández will compete in Gran Canaria with Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2

Last year he was in WRC3 events (Sweden, Croatia and Sardegna)

[106 sport]

Looks like Nordic and European newspapers have been referring for months to Rally Islas Canarias and UD Las Palmas (La Liga) selling the destination GRAN CANARIA.

A full house is expected on the island during the week of the rally, just after "Holy Week"

[106 sport]

SS3/SS6 La Aldea - Mogán (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://youtu.be/MnTK7Srxh6c?si=dYSD7_TIQ8l0-H4R

"This is one of the most fun roads I've ever driven! It is so inviting to go fast here. It feels like a racetrack on public roads plus it has overtaking spots every hundred meters so you can easily pass the slow drivers. Combined with the amazing landscape this is a perfect road for driving enthusiasts. If you are visiting Gran Canaria for the rally or some other time, make sure to drive this road!"

[106 sport]

SS7/SS10 Moya - Gáldar (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://youtu.be/QSfy3W14urg?si=50O29lpNRb2Moezw

NOTE that there are 2 errors in the video (thanks ‪@josemirallyms4468‬ for the hint):
1. at 0:15 the stage goes right and rejoins at the roundabout at 1:04
2. at 15:10 the stage goes right ignoring the one-way and rejoins from the right at 15:32

The longest stage of the rally. It starts in the village of Moya including a roundabout popular with spectators. The first half is the most well known stage of the rally, as it was used every year at least in the recent ERC editions. In the village Fontanales at 14:26 the route starts to differ. At 15:10 the stage turns right ignoring the one-way sign - therefore I drove around this small part until the stage comes back from the right at 15:32. At 17:44 this crest might be a jump due to the very fast approach.

I drove this stage in the morning at about the same time as the first run will happen during the rally. It was still damp in many places where the sun didn't yet have the chance to dry it up, so very changing grip levels. Overall this stage is very enjoyable to drive passing through changing vegetation and landscapes, but I had trouble remembering any particular sections. I guess this will be the deciding stage together with 1/4 on Friday.

[106 sport]

Looks like Nordic and European newspapers have been referring for months to Rally Islas Canarias and UD Las Palmas (La Liga) selling the destination GRAN CANARIA.

A full house is expected on the island during the week of the rally, just after "Holy Week"

I forgot to add the picture...

[Sal yet again]

Raúl Hernández will compete in Gran Canaria with Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2

Last year he was in WRC3 events (Sweden, Croatia and Sardegna)

Was in Lanzarote at the weekend for the first round of the CCRA and he really impressed me and was running well up the order until he had to retire due to a double puncture.

[106 sport]

Was in Lanzarote at the weekend for the first round of the CCRA and he really impressed me and was running well up the order until he had to retire due to a double puncture.

Yes, he is a very talent and a young driver, and also is so spectacular.
Already in 2024 Raul Hernández competed in Rally Islas Canarias (ERC)

[106 sport]

Perhaps Efrén Llarena could to be in Gran Canaria.
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/erc-take-five-with-efr%C3%A9n-llarena
And what about your own plans to compete in the ERC this year, will you be back?

“Yeah, yeah, for sure. We will be in Sierra Morena and we are really looking to make Rally Islas Canarias in the WRC. For me we never did a WRC rally so it could be one really good option to make it. But we have really good memories there and we have really good speed in Canarias so we want to be there. It’s not closed but we want to do it. For Sierra Morena we will be with the Citroën C3 because Norbi Herczig will be driving our Toyota. For Canarias maybe we will be with the Toyota, but I don’t know yet because it’s not only on me, it depends on our customers. We take it step by step.”

[106 sport]

**Buses onto the stages**: For greater comfort for fans and spectators and better access onto the stages, the organizers strongly recommend the use of buses.

This public service will bring spectators onto the stages in an easy way and comfort, forgetting about having to park the car in a precarious spot.

Tickets for this service will go on sale on 17th March.

With this initiative the organizers of the 49th Rally Islas Canarias - Rally de España want to bring fans onto the stages in a comfortable, safe and efficient way. We try to avoid the maximum inconvenience of having to find where to park vehicles on the roads and rally sections, as well as trying to avoid long walks of fans to arrive to the public areas on the Special Stages.

https://wrc.canaryshuttle.com/
https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/pdf2025/Bus-ZP-Parking.pdf

[106 sport]

SS8/SS11 Arucas-Firgas-Teror (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://youtu.be/POqBne8XBxI?si=wRZ8ndbqW4UxB3wO

This stage also starts with a wide roundabout similar to Moya. It rained pretty heavily shortly before I drove this stage, therefore lots of standing water in the beginning. It is nice to drive, but for spectators I hardly see any spots apart from the roundabout and the two junctions, as mostly you have rocks or cliffs on one side and guardrails on the other side of the road. The hairpins in the end look interesting on the map, but I don't expect any driver to use the handbrake there as they are very wide. So this stage has some unique features, but overall I think the other stages are more interesting.

[106 sport]

Correction of the youtuber from Gran Canaria of the beginning SS Moya-Gáldar. It will be spectacular...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uWnb5F72N14

[106 sport]

SS9/SS12 Tejeda-San Mateo (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5_GNYOp7AQ

"This stage for sure has the best view into the beautiful landscape of Gran Canarias landscape. The road winds itself around the mountains on very nice tarmac - an absolute joy to drive!
After the village of Ayacata we had to follow a bus for a few meters taking people up to the walking path to the famous Roque Nublo. After passing the Roque Nublo section, the landscape changes from the mountainous and desert-like to more green and more foresty. The weather might play a big role on this stage, as there might be very different conditions in the first part compared to the last part. For spectators, the junction at 22:00 will be the easiest place to get to"

[106 sport]

Tomorrow will be the last day for entries.

I think there is a chance of seeing Ogier in Gran Canaria.
On the other hand, there are rumours that several ERC regulars and private drivers from Czech Republic, Austria etc. will be in Gran Canaria with Rally 2.

[Dimitris]

My Rally Islas Canarias Route Preview 👇

https://www.powerslideblog.com/wrc-route-previews/2025/rally-islas-canarias-2025-route-preview

[106 sport]

Mathieu Franceschi will compete in Gran Canaria with Toyota Yaris Rally 2

[106 sport]

Successful entries for the first edition of the WRC #RallyIslasCanarias #SpainRally #GranCanaria

The official entry list for rally has been closed with more than 60 entries!

[106 sport]

According to Planet Marcus, Sebastien Ogier will be in Gran Canaria !!!

[PLuto]

According to Planet Marcus, Sebastien Ogier will be in Gran Canaria !!!

Which is not a surprise...

[Andre Oliveira]

63 entries

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm6WtaTWAAAyTZl?format=jpg&name=large

[106 sport]

10 Rally 1 and 38 Rally 2

[106 sport]

https://rallyjournal.com/rumours-surrounding-sebastien-ogier-gather-pace/
According to speculation, that ‘extra car’ may well belong to Sebastien Ogier. There have already been rumours suggesting that Toyota’s part-time driver Ogier could make his next WRC appearance in the Canary Islands, but now those rumours have clearly gained momentum.
Ogier competed in the season-opening Rally Monte Carlo, which he went on to win. Since then, he has taken a break from competition, sitting out the events in Sweden and Kenya. Ogier is expected to contest around half of the championship’s rounds this year.
The Rally Islas Canarias would suit Ogier perfectly. It is a pure tarmac event with minimal dirt dragged onto the roads from corner cuts. In many ways, it can be compared to the WRC Rally Catalunya, last held in 2022 – a rally Ogier has won four times in his career.
If Ogier does head to Gran Canaria, he would undoubtedly be among the main favourites to win. Toyota would also benefit from fielding an exceptionally strong trio – Ogier, Elfyn Evans, and Kalle Rovanperä – in the fight for manufacturers’ points.
It is therefore quite possible that we will see five Toyota Rally1 cars in the Canary Islands. In that case, Takamoto Katsuta would compete without the pressure of scoring manufacturers’ points, while Sami Pajari would continue in his usual role as part of Toyota’s second-string line-up.
The Canary Islands WRC round will take place from 24–27 April on the island of Gran Canaria. The rally headquarters is located in the city of Las Palmas.

[106 sport]

Montecarlo (31 Rally 2), Sweden (26 Rally 2), Kenia (16 Rally 2), in Gran Canaria there will be 38 Rally 2

[Sal yet again]

Ogier loves the new events as he seems hell bent on winning rallies a certain other French multiple champion hasn't!

[Oliverk]

Anyone understands if there are tickets or not? I don't care about Micky mouses, only regular stages. And whata hell is Service pass?
https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/images/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-13_at_181208.jpeg
https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/images/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-13_at_181203.jpeg

[PLuto]

Anyone understands if there are tickets or not? I don't care about Micky mouses, only regular stages. And whata hell is Service pass?
https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/images/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-13_at_181208.jpeg
https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/images/WhatsApp_Image_2025-03-13_at_181203.jpeg

There are no tickets to the stages. Only two SSS in arena and karting track.

[Olimar]

Bonjour a tous, je suis a la recherche d'endroits assez facile d'acces, avec une voiture de location,merci pour vos bons plans

[Olimar]

Bonjour à tous je cherche des infos Sur des lieux D'accès au spécial Avec une voiture de location merci.

[Junninen]

Hi everyone, as I'm not too familiar with Canary roads specifics does anyone know if there will be big case of dirt on the roads? I saw from the road previews that in some stages first cars can bring some dirt on to the roads, but main struggle seems to be how drivers can hold their tires or does anyone have some experienced insight on this?

[PLuto]

Hi everyone, as I'm not too familiar with Canary roads specifics does anyone know if there will be big case of dirt on the roads? I saw from the road previews that in some stages first cars can bring some dirt on to the roads, but main struggle seems to be how drivers can hold their tires or does anyone have some experienced insight on this?

Dont expect cutting or so much dirt on the road. It is easy to look at the videos from previous editions.

[denkimi]

There will most likely be very little dirt. Also most likely no rain.

[Rallye Uwe]

Good morning to all rally fans and greetings from Germany! My name is Uwe. I used to drive in many rallies and races myself. Now I mainly watch the Benelux region and Germany. I`ve attended 100 events on Gran Canaria since the ROC. That`s why I`m so excited about the World Championship on the island! At the ERC, I greeted the competitors in the stands with German flags!

I expected more participants. Like at the ERC, will there be regional Spanish starters after the World Championship? Does anyone know how many German teams are competing? I know of Göttig, Göttig, Schwarz.
Unfortunately my hip is damaged, so I can only walk with crutches. That will be very difficult in the mountains. The buses aren`t suitable for me. Hopefully, with my disability card, I can take a quick trip to the service area to see the German teams?
First of all, I wish you lots of fun at the Sierra Morena Rally!

[106 sport]

SS14 / SS17 Agüimes - Santa Lucía (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_yQwK7YDmQ

"Totally different landscape than the previous stages: this one shows how the south of Gran Canaria looks like. With higher chance of good weather and longs views of the road from almost everywhere due to the lack of trees, this stage was one of my favourites together with the first half of 9/12 near Tejeda. I really enjoy roads winding around rugged mountains - that's why I didn't cut the nice part of the road even after the finish line at 16:14. Most popular spectator spot will be the hairpins after 8:43 as there you can easily access the stage from the left"

[106 sport]

Good morning to all rally fans and greetings from Germany! My name is Uwe. I used to drive in many rallies and races myself. Now I mainly watch the Benelux region and Germany. I`ve attended 100 events on Gran Canaria since the ROC. That`s why I`m so excited about the World Championship on the island! At the ERC, I greeted the competitors in the stands with German flags!

I expected more participants. Like at the ERC, will there be regional Spanish starters after the World Championship? Does anyone know how many German teams are competing? I know of Göttig, Göttig, Schwarz.
Unfortunately my hip is damaged, so I can only walk with crutches. That will be very difficult in the mountains. The buses aren`t suitable for me. Hopefully, with my disability card, I can take a quick trip to the service area to see the German teams?
First of all, I wish you lots of fun at the Sierra Morena Rally!

Welcome back to Gran Canaria.

I recommend you to contact “Sin barreras”

+034 634 80 01 73
sinbarrerasdriving2013@gmail.com
https://sinbarrerasdriving.es/

As far as I know, stage "Moya-Gáldar" will have an area for people with disabilities.

Regards.

[106 sport]

Bonjour a tous, je suis a la recherche d'endroits assez facile d'acces, avec une voiture de location,merci pour vos bons plans

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/390-discover-valleseco-artenara-the-second-and-fifth-special-stage-of-rally-islas-canarias-rally-spain

Hello, I am from the island of Gran Canaria.
I would recommend you to go to the Spectator Area 5 and 6 of SS ‘Valleseco-Artenara’.
First, you have to get to Moya, and then go towards Fontanales. And finally you have to go in the direction of ‘Pinos de Gáldar’ (Artenara-Tejeda).

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/395-moya-galdar-opens-the-second-day-of-rally-islas-canarias-rally-de-espana

For Saturday, I would recommend you to go to the "Moya-Gáldar".The beginning of this special stage is in the centre of the village of Moya.

[Olimar]

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/390-discover-valleseco-artenara-the-second-and-fifth-special-stage-of-rally-islas-canarias-rally-spain

Hello, I am from the island of Gran Canaria.
I would recommend you to go to the Spectator Area 5 and 6 of SS ‘Valleseco-Artenara’.
First, you have to get to Moya, and then go towards Fontanales. And finally you have to go in the direction of ‘Pinos de Gáldar’ (Artenara-Tejeda).

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/395-moya-galdar-opens-the-second-day-of-rally-islas-canarias-rally-de-espana

For Saturday, I would recommend you to go to the "Moya-Gáldar".The beginning of this special stage is in the centre of the village of Moya.

Merci pour les infos.

[106 sport]

SS15 / SS18 Maspalomas (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNIebTaxukA

"The powerstage of the rally is also a really fast one! Less tight corners and therefore way higher average speed to expect than at all the other stages plus a beautiful view to the sea and Maspalomas in the end. Driving this road in normal traffic was not as enjoyable as I thought because there was a lot of traffic when we were there.
The viewpoint at 9:35 Mirador Astronómico de la Degollada de las Yeguas would be a great spot for spectators, however it won't be easy to get there. I guess most spectators will be at the last section with the 3 downhill hairpins, as you can walk up there from Maspalomas"

[Rallye Uwe]

SS15 / SS18 Maspalomas (Gran Canaria) recorded by GHrallyemotion (POV)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNIebTaxukA

"The powerstage of the rally is also a really fast one! Less tight corners and therefore way higher average speed to expect than at all the other stages plus a beautiful view to the sea and Maspalomas in the end. Driving this road in normal traffic was not as enjoyable as I thought because there was a lot of traffic when we were there.
The viewpoint at 9:35 Mirador Astronómico de la Degollada de las Yeguas would be a great spot for spectators, however it won't be easy to get there. I guess most spectators will be at the last section with the 3 downhill hairpins, as you can walk up there from Maspalomas"

Thanks for the greetings and the tips! I`ll try to drive, not take the bus. Yes, SS15/18 looks very fast! Despite the harpin bends, I`m guessing an average speed in the region of 130 km/h! Unfortunately, it`s barely possible to see here either. Now the wait for the starting list is entering its final phase...

[TypeR]

Ogier on startlist now official. Solberg also driving but not for points again.

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GnYFtx8W8AETaIu?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GnYFtxsWoAAonhd?format=jpg&name=large

[rp]

Where is Jan Solans? Weird that not competing his "home" rally. Shame that also Sordo is missing.

[Rallye Uwe]

Where is Jan Solans? Weird that not competing his "home" rally. Shame that also Sordo is missing.

I don`t understand either? I`m missing others who have often been successful here. Ares, Armas, Cruz, Queseda, Ponce. Fuster and Cagiago in the Alpine GT+ on this track! Why do Sordo, Suarez, Lopez and Bonato want to drive in WRC 1, but then they don`t even get to race in RC 2? Unfortunately, Albert von Thurn und Taxis from Germany, who`s a good watch, has a different schedule!

[Sal yet again]

The rally isn't a round of the main Spanish championship and neither is it a round of the tarmac championship either. Also not a qualifying round of the CCRA so guess thats why you aren't seeing some familiar names. Still you will have reigning Canary Island champion Yeray Lemas and old hand Luis Monzon in Citroen C3s.

[106 sport]

The rally isn't a round of the main Spanish championship and neither is it a round of the tarmac championship either. Also not a qualifying round of the CCRA so guess thats why you aren't seeing some familiar names. Still you will have reigning Canary Island champion Yeray Lemas and old hand Luis Monzon in Citroen C3s.

Right.
Besides, the next rally CCRA (Canarias Championship) is just a week later...
With SCER+CCRA it could be possible to reach 50 Rally2 in Gran Canaria.

[106 sport]

Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1eey5uYiSVjvj4uyOKT2CFdNDQmvVdLc&ll=28.037893114565257%2C-15.509902000000015&z=15
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1366jQHy-3gzhWiwwmjNGZ5wajReBvC0&ll=27.967474019567028%2C-15.622072000000006&z=11
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1sgMKeYni3AtImPJKY6_-FF4WoxQWjNA&ll=27.924344630237137%2C-15.550992500000017&z=11
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1rAoWb8JPX2hXVWkU5ZHb8aMZBjJc_7I&ll=27.911934951791455%2C-15.524917499999997&z=11

[Co-driven]

Where is Jan Solans? Weird that not competing his "home" rally. Shame that also Sordo is missing.

My guess is that maybe Teo Martin Motorsport didn't have enough cars. Besides that, Cachón competed there last year and Solans didn't, so maybe the team preferred to use the budget in another event where they think the result can be better.

[Rallye Uwe]

Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1eey5uYiSVjvj4uyOKT2CFdNDQmvVdLc&ll=28.037893114565257%2C-15.509902000000015&z=15
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1366jQHy-3gzhWiwwmjNGZ5wajReBvC0&ll=27.967474019567028%2C-15.622072000000006&z=11
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1sgMKeYni3AtImPJKY6_-FF4WoxQWjNA&ll=27.924344630237137%2C-15.550992500000017&z=11
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1rAoWb8JPX2hXVWkU5ZHb8aMZBjJc_7I&ll=27.911934951791455%2C-15.524917499999997&z=11

Are the yellow areas open to all spectators? Are the blue areas only for buses, or are cars also allowed, like on the GC 150 to GC 600, below Mesas de Ana Lopez? Are spectators allowed to stand behind the wall in the blue parking lot in Las Vegas below the La Culata 2 restaurant? There`s no yellow, but there is a wall. Thank you very much!

[Jajá]

This is awesome info! Thanks a lot! Question: if we find safe places not on yellow areas, would that be a problem?

[106 sport]

Are the yellow areas open to all spectators? Are the blue areas only for buses, or are cars also allowed, like on the GC 150 to GC 600, below Mesas de Ana Lopez? Are spectators allowed to stand behind the wall in the blue parking lot in Las Vegas below the La Culata 2 restaurant? There`s no yellow, but there is a wall. Thank you very much!

1ª) Yes, sure 99%.
2ª) I understand the answer is yes.
3ª) I dont know, but if there are a high wall I think it will be allowed

[106 sport]

This is awesome info! Thanks a lot! Question: if we find safe places not on yellow areas, would that be a problem?

I understand the answer is yes. Hight wall/rock not close to the road.

[Rallye Uwe]

Is there any indication as to whether the buses will be used to get to the spectator zones? Is there a low number of registrations?

[106 sport]

New WEB

https://rallyislascanarias.com/en/

[106 sport]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A05kMCTL3XA

Rally Presentation.

[Sal yet again]

https://automovilismocanario.com/2025/04/14/yeray-lemes-no-podra-correr-el-rally-islas-canarias/

Yeray Lemes now looks unlikely to be in Gran Canaria after his big off in Tenerife on Saturday. For those of you who havent seen it the building he hit came off even worse than the car:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIWdBaPowsq/?igsh=bHoyZmcxa2EyNml4

The crew are ok

[Rallye Uwe]

Does anyone know if Lukyanuk`s car will be ready as a lead car?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No extra Rally1 Puma after all, the cost is just too high for Suarez... :(

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/why-a-home-hero-wont-drive-a-rally1-in-spain-after-all/

I get this, but not why he doesn't think entering & winning in WRC2 isn't worth it either.

[106 sport]

Does anyone know if Lukyanuk`s car will be ready as a lead car?

I think it will be available

[106 sport]

The magazine of the Rally Islas Canarias (Gran Canaria)

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/es/pdf2025/25_RIC_revista_oficial_V2.pdf

[106 sport]

Interesting interview with the hero from Gran Canaria, Luís Monzón
https://www.wrc.com/en/news/luis-monzon-returns-to-wrc-at-rally-islas-canarias

[Olimar]

Bonjour à tous je cherche encore des infos concernant l'accès au spécial avec une voiture de location. Les cartes ne sont pas trés clair. Avez-vous des bons plans parking pour voiture et beaux endroits de passage. Merci de votre aide et bon rallye à tous.

[Olimar]

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/390-discover-valleseco-artenara-the-second-and-fifth-special-stage-of-rally-islas-canarias-rally-spain

Hello, I am from the island of Gran Canaria.
I would recommend you to go to the Spectator Area 5 and 6 of SS ‘Valleseco-Artenara’.
First, you have to get to Moya, and then go towards Fontanales. And finally you have to go in the direction of ‘Pinos de Gáldar’ (Artenara-Tejeda).

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/395-moya-galdar-opens-the-second-day-of-rally-islas-canarias-rally-de-espana

For Saturday, I would recommend you to go to the "Moya-Gáldar".The beginning of this special stage is in the centre of the village of Moya.

Bonjour, pouvez-vous m'indiquer le chemin en venant de Maspalomas merci

[Rallye Uwe]

When is the inspection of the kart track on Tuesday morning? Times vary. Will the other roads be closed or open to traffic while the participants inspect the track?

[106 sport]

Bonjour, pouvez-vous m'indiquer le chemin en venant de Maspalomas merci

https://www.atodomotor.com/noticia/12113/El-broche-final-del-Rally-Islas-Canarias-lo-pondra-la-especial-de-Fata.html
https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/pdf2025/Bus-ZP-Parking.pdf

I recommend Spectator Area 3 (Video in 9´38") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNIebTaxukA&t=83s

[106 sport]

As expected, there is a great atmosphere in Gran Canaria.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsxTNKKmAHU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THqPZN2JhPE&t=14s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fe37jMuT2A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brEGv0LiYag

[106 sport]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_JQDpVzqu0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXLOzrENtvg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDnaKb0tePw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIXRJjZyQzs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCKHMdRvHAg

[106 sport]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XgAI3Ht_L4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ3JDhwnQ3U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhmataYOvSU

[106 sport]

Citroen Team

Amazing crowd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PnU8fY0my4

[EstWRC]

recce interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uJqsAdKUQw

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Any reason why the Super Special Stage is on Saturday night and not on Thursday night to open the rally ?

[WRCStan]

I hope the inevitable delays and stage cancellations due to the popularity of this rally don't ruin it.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shakedown live:

https://www.youtube.com/live/UvrzkYAF5So?si=pHqVBVVNKObtscdE

Delayed apparently.

[EstWRC]

Delayed for 5 minutes

[wwbroe]

Seems more then 5 minutes?

[EstWRC]

Tänak again doesn’t have in car cam?

The whole afternoon in Kenya on Saturday they didn’t show him and again was skipped here on shakedown run

[Sal yet again]

Reports that a spectator needed medical attention after falling from a wall hence the shakedown delay.

[TypeR]

Tänak again doesn’t have in car cam?

The whole afternoon in Kenya on Saturday they didn’t show him and again was skipped here on shakedown run

They only show 1st loop and even then can't get it right..

[EstWRC]

Kalle did a shortcut?

[Rallyper]

Kalle did a shortcut?

I think it´s impossible.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kalle did a shortcut?

Did his circuit racing and drifting experience pay off ?

[flat_right]

I think there was some glitch, 4 seconds sounds like impossible. It's clean, no cutting... Let's see what is his and also other's time on the 2nd run

[wwbroe]

Second pass, Evans only 1 sec slower then Kalle's first pass

[flat_right]

True, sounds like Kalle has found some good set up. Good!

[EstWRC]

Tänak and Ogier doing the exact same thing for both runs

Kalle still unbeatable

[wwbroe]

Second pass Kalle even more difference, 4.1 faster than anybody else

[TypeR]

Others get closer.. Kalle cuts off another 4sec :D

[flat_right]

Guys, it's time to modify your pickem's :laugh:

[wwbroe]

Third run of Neuville, 2,9 sec slower than Kalle on 2nd pass

[Sal yet again]

Think there might be a piece of Armco with Kalle's name on it if he carries on like that!

[Rallyper]

Guys, it's time to modify your pickem's :laugh:

already did... ;) for better or for worse... haha.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe he's using a different tyre compound to the rest.

[EstWRC]

Unbelievable pace from kalle

[fantastic.priit]

To fast To furious.

[rallyfiend]

All that time in the Porsche paying off....

[spyros]

I still believe that Kalle needs more time in the yaris without hybrid.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shakedown action:

https://youtu.be/OuWcffjAH_E?si=2AN9JUYcf6VaUNBF

[Sal yet again]

Sad to see young Lanzarote driver Raul Hernandez not being able to make the start after his Shakedown off.

[EstWRC]

Shakedown https://youtu.be/TWU9kHCWUQw?si=aPYHYrqLHQ_UG2PN

[focus206]

Interesting to see Kalle's pace, if and when it will be back to the hybrid years' times. Thierry as well, he seemed lost in Monte.

[wwbroe]

Good morning, ready for some asfalt action;)

[EstWRC]

Hyundais having no pace

[meh]

Seems that Toyota is making a difference with fast-flowing parts.

Kalle is in the fight mode.

[EstWRC]

this new Hyundai is even worse than the old one without hybrid

[TypeR]

Hyundai guys looking times and are on risk of getting €€€ penalties already haha :D

Total disaster start

[meh]

New car and all the setup fine-tunings are still to be figured out I guess.

[Eli]

How many wins did Hyundai achieve in full-tarmac events (so, excluding Monte-Carlo) since 2022?

[TypeR]

Tired of that ,,bad setup, still looking for it'' stories for years..

[wwbroe]

Hyundai's all with bad times, Toyota rules in this first stage

[EstWRC]

Tired of that ,,bad setup, still looking for it'' stories for years..

im tired of that since 2020 already when he moved to Hyundai


it will never change as long as he will be in this team

[jonkka]

How many wins did Hyundai achieve in full-tarmac events (so, excluding Monte-Carlo) since 2022?

2022 Belgium
2022 Japan
2023 Central European Rally
2024 Central European Rally

[TypeR]

Kalle now really using his Porsche-cup experience here.. as the stagr is similar to circuit with no mud

[Morte66]

Well well. Rovanpera clicked.

[wwbroe]

Kalle for sure is back where he belongs

[Sal yet again]

Wow Kalle lets hope you can keep that up if you say you can do better the others might as well go home now!

[EstWRC]

its not just Kalle, the whole toyota squad is over running the others

[TypeR]

Solberg said he stalled, but still slow compared to Rossel..

[wwbroe]

Solberg said he stalled, but still slow compared to Rossel..
That is why he didn't nominate this event for scoring points

[CeskyOndra]

Hyundai's seem totally lost.

[wwbroe]

Very decent time for Emil Lindholm who is returning to Skoda after his bad experience with Hyundai

[eib1]

https://scontent-cdg4-3.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/491005010_2131314410641831_9068206399574194991_n.j pg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=0024fc&_nc_ohc=i_c3Fpv5Vw4Q7kNvwGEaMyN&_nc_oc=AdkkXXbrIi_FAa6J5kxCKleG01LmijE_1r1_nYlunxd QhDzd29v25B_jBkjEIETSPig&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-3.xx&oh=03_Q7cD2AF5EA-1AOvhMr0NTaqHokJM7YXrP3t3QwAlNk5oHeOl_w&oe=68329CF2

[wwbroe]

Battle of constructors in WRC2 is more exciting: Citroen, Toyota, Skoda, Skoda, Citroen, Toyota in top 6

[mousti]

A partir del kilómetro 16, en el tramo de Valsequillo hay público mal colocado.
Por favor, si no se reubican, el tramo puede tener que anularse.

From kilometer 16 onwards, the Valsequillo section has poorly placed spectators. Please, if they are not relocated, the section may have to be cancelled.

#rallyislascanarias #rallydeespaña #rallyspain

Let's hope it goes on..

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Well well. Rovanpera clicked.

Yep. Shakedown was a guide and he's continuing the same.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Battle of constructors in WRC2 is more exciting: Citroen, Toyota, Skoda, Skoda, Citroen, Toyota in top 6

No M-Sport Ford or Hyundai though. Not good for them if it was the top class.

[EstWRC]

Seems to me the Hyundais of Tänak and Neuville is over heating the tyres from 10km and they start to loose a lot

[TypeR]

No balance, can't do or change anything at the moment..

I would expect such thing from junior driver and rookie teams.. sad.

[EstWRC]

No balance, can't do or change anything at the moment..

I would expect such thing from junior driver and rookie teams.. sad.

The debut of the new car has been so far ridiculous

[meh]

This is a masterpiece from Rovanperä, and it is enjoyable to follow that.

[EstWRC]

This rally will be a pure Rovanperä show

[TypeR]

We don't know how much of a ,,new car'' there actually is besides suspension and some little things.. They are still using old chassis cars..
But views and Toyotas' pace are great to watch :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Rovanpera's racing experience must be the explanation of his amazing pace here.

[TypeR]

Rossel faster than McErlean and Munster on first 3 splits

Solberg lost 13sec to Rossel

E: Rossel 0.7 fastet than Munster and 12.7 than McErlean at finish

[wwbroe]

What happened with Mathieu Franchesci?

[EstWRC]

The strange thing is that, I would get it if Tanak would suffer. But Thierry who together with Evans did the test rally and is still slower than Tanak.

Something must be very wrong there at the moment and the way how Thierry hints at the team seems to indicate to me that they maybe were unable to deliver some parts to the rally that the driver wanted or something like that.

I don’t know I’m just guessing. Already in Sweden the new car didn’t seem a real step forward but this at the moment is just so weird.

[birdbat]

It's a real shame that the Rally2 car overtakes both Rally1 Ford racers.. This uncle Serderidis does more harm than good for Ford... I hope Wilson realizes this before it's too late.. It's time to put real racers on the team.

[meh]

It's a real shame that the Rally2 car overtakes both Rally1 Ford racers.. This uncle Serderidis does more harm than good for Ford... I hope Wilson realizes this before it's too late.. It's time to put real racers on the team.

Sure. Pay for the seat for the real racers and it's solved. Just kind reminder, that M-Sport is a business.

[wwbroe]

What happened with Mathieu Franchesci?
No news about Mathieu?

[EstWRC]

Tänak:”even Engineer’s dont have an ideas”


lol

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No news about Mathieu?

https://x.com/DavidCabaleiro3/status/1915704306054971504

[Fast Eddie WRC]

1 2 3 4 5 on SS3 for Toyota !

[wwbroe]

All Toyota's on places 1-5 on this stage, getting a little bit dull isn't it?

[TypeR]

Let's wait Abibubus interview that they work hard to win in Portugal :D

[becher]

2022 Belgium
2022 Japan
2023 Central European Rally
2024 Central European Rally

...and bar Monte 23/25 and Japan 23 Neuville had winning pace on all tarmac events since Ypres 22. So pace on tarmac was there usually but given the strike rate maybe only with high risk.

[becher]

It's about time Rovanperä wins a second tarmac round, good to see him back at his best.

[CeskyOndra]

1 2 3 4 5 on SS3 for Toyota !

This sport is dead and will be even more dead next year

[becher]

This sport is dead and will be even more dead next year

I know the sport is in big trouble, but I find this hilarious considering we just had one of the craziest/most exciting championship deciders in all of motorsport since many many years.

Don't really know what it says about the sport when it can't capitalize on such a thing.

[focus206]

Great pace by Kalle... but he has to bring it home and start winning, or this season will be an Evans solo. Hyundais are nowhere, Katsuta and Pajari faster than Neuville and Tanak on asphalt... village car.

[wwbroe]

Cachon second time on this stage and jumps to second position in WRC2

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe Hyundai should've used the old car here and just kept the new one for the gravel rounds ahead.

But it's still baffling how Neuville is so far off after the test rally in Spain.

[EstWRC]

I know the sport is in big trouble, but I find this hilarious considering we just had one of the craziest/most exciting championship deciders in all of motorsport since many many years.

Don't really know what it says about the sport when it can't capitalize on such a thing.

About what Motorsport you are talking and which championship year?

[focus206]

About what Motorsport you are talking and which championship year?

Probably the manufacturer title decided at Japan's power stage last year. Driver title wasn't too bad either, 4 contenders in CER, 2 contenders in Japan, although they would have needed an actual DNF by Neuville to have a serious chance.

[EstWRC]

Probably the manufacturer title decided at Japan's power stage last year. Driver title wasn't too bad either, 4 contenders in CER, 2 contenders in Japan, although they would have needed an actual DNF by Neuville to have a serious chance.

Exactly, they had more theoretical chances than real ones so I wouldn’t say it was really close or interesting

Manu title, well we know that most of the fans don’t give a damn about it.

The last interesting and dramatic one for me was 2020 when Evans dumped it in Monza

[Fast Eddie WRC]

You cant have a last rally, last stage decider every year. 2024 was pretty good with chances and drama going late into the season and a brand new Champion crowned.

[denkimi]

I'm kinda suprised ogier is already so far behind kalle.

Also suprised by how bad hyundai fucked up.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://x.com/HMSGOfficial/status/1915732182603096225/

[focus206]

The last interesting and dramatic one for me was 2020 when Evans dumped it in Monza

It was closer than last year, but also then Evans had 14 points over Ogier before Monza, so something wrong had to happen to Evans to make Ogier win.

It's very rare to have a close fight for the title into the last round. We've had in Australia 2018, but Neuville had to put quite some cars between him and Ogier, very difficult with the huge cleaning there was in Australia. Also in Wales 2011 with Loeb and Hirvonen, but Mikko had to win and instead had to retire on day 1. Probably Loeb vs Hirvonen in Wales 2009 was the closest of the last 20 years.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Any interviews yet at Service with the Hyundai crews and manager ?

[BlueStrike]

A bit of analysis from the drivers:

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/why-hyundai-is-struggling-so-much-on-islas-canarias/

Basically, the car isn‘t reactive enough from corner to corner (Fourmaux) and, according to Tänak, also works the tire too much, which tallies with most of the time loss coming the longer the stage goes on.

Like Tänak mentioned, it‘s a known issue that occurred during testing and on shakedown, but there‘s no clear fix yet.

Ogier mentioned the new hard tyre as a possible contributing factor as well.

[EstWRC]

The 2019 world champion confirmed to DirtFish that he and Neuville’s problems with the i20 were “quite similar” and, like Neuville, did not appear especially optimistic that a solution was on the horizon.

“It’s been since the beginning with this car and somehow not able to find a way forward,” said Tänak. “It was the same in the test and it was the same yesterday on shakedown. We’ve been trying a couple of things now but still unable to iron it out yet.”

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Neuville:
"I dont know where to start. The list is too long."

[Fast Eddie WRC]

WRC reporter states a full suspension change at service for Nueville and probably gone softer to make the hard tyre work harder as the ones used this morning were still like new.

[EstWRC]

So Neuville said that everything worked at the test rally where he actually beat Evans. Even said he came here with the same setup but suddenly nothing works here

You never hear such a problems at Toyota when they come with a new car or things, except 2017 when they rejoined but that was understandable

[wwbroe]

Whatever they did in service with Hyundai, it doesn't seem to work, Neuville still loosing time.

[becher]

Probably the manufacturer title decided at Japan's power stage last year. Driver title wasn't too bad either, 4 contenders in CER, 2 contenders in Japan, although they would have needed an actual DNF by Neuville to have a serious chance.

Exactly, the manufacturers title being decided by a few seconds on the last stage of the season is quite something.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Bit closer for Thierry but not enough.

Ditto for Ott. The car is the same.

Possibly the afternoon improvement has come more from the warmer conditions.

[Eli]

I know the sport is in big trouble, but I find this hilarious considering we just had one of the craziest/most exciting championship deciders in all of motorsport since many many years.

Don't really know what it says about the sport when it can't capitalize on such a thing.

Maybe less about the sport and more about the promoter…

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Kalle still smashing it this afternoon.

[wwbroe]

We could have a Toyota 1-2-3-4-5 again

[EstWRC]

We could have a Toyota 1-2-3-4-5 again

It is and will be also like that in overall classification by the end of the day

[jonkka]

We could have a Toyota 1-2-3-4-5 again

If that happens and holds until Sunday, it would be historical. It has happened only once before, by Lancia in 1990 Portugal.

[wwbroe]

Leo Rossel with some throttle problem, loosing quite a lot of time

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Evans not happy with his run. He must want to match Rovanpera and fear him going forward.

[satnav]

Not sure if this has been said before but this is a link to the live map, it was first posted last rally and it still works, thanks to Fast Eddie and Linni ;

https://webapps2.wrc.com/2020/web/live/live.html

[Fast Eddie WRC]

That's more like it for Neuville, just1.3s off Evans.

[EstWRC]

Amazing first day with close fight between Toyota and Hyundai drivers!!!

Oh wait…

I’m really wondering what’s the beef between Hyundai drivers and the team. There clearly is something.

Good riddance this amateur village team.

Toyota world rally championships

[Eli]

Amazing first day with close fight between Toyota and Hyundai drivers!!!

Oh wait…

I’m really wondering what’s the beef between Hyundai drivers and the team. There clearly is something.

Good riddance this amateur village team.

Toyota world rally championships

It would be funny to see a no. 8 Toyota next year, if Hyundai do call it quits that is.

[NoBudgetWRT]

Amazing first day with close fight between Toyota and Hyundai drivers!!!

Oh wait…

I’m really wondering what’s the beef between Hyundai drivers and the team. There clearly is something.

Good riddance this amateur village team.

Toyota world rally championships

New chassie?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

6/6 stage wins for Kalle. No-one saw this coming.

[Morte66]

Rovanpera wins every stage, tests some small changes on the last stage, and expects to be quicker tomorrow.

Oh boy.

[meh]

Seb was quite annoyed to hear that Kalle was faster than him in the splits.

Maybe a bit boring from a competition perspective, but it is enjoyable to follow such a masterpiece that Kalle is doing.

Hyundais can now only hope that Toyotas are pushing each other and making mistakes.

[Morte66]

Not a bad day for Pajari.

[jcevc]

If also Rossel Senior wins last stage of the day in RC2 I think we will have for the first time case when all SS were won by same person in rally1 and rally2 on WRC event?

Otherwise the balance of Toyota`s looks amazing, only Katsuta sometimes correcting the car in the (fast) curves, but car looks unbelievably stable.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Toyota's placed 1-2-3-4-5 overall at the end of day one. It must be a long time since one Team did this, if ever.

[Tauri_J]

This has to be the most boring rally ever.

[doubled1978]

This has to be the most boring rally ever.

It’s certainly not riveting. The fact we have Rally1 Toyota, Rally1 Hyundai and Rally1 Ford classes isn’t helping.
The quality of the Toyota chassis is exposing the others badly here. The updated Hyundai almost looks like what happened with the Citroen C3 WRC. When it was loose and inconsistent at the beginning, it was dynamite on dry tarmac, and when they ‘fixed’ it, the understeer on tarmac was terrible. The Puma looks horrendous, badly balanced, no grip and killing the front tyres. I hope when they look into the carrier bag of set ups tonight they can find something better.

[Eli]

This has to be the most boring rally ever.

It’s a shame it’s a competition amongst themselves however it’s been mesmerising to watch (kind of makes me wish we’d see Corsica next as back to back).

[focus206]

I’m really wondering what’s the beef between Hyundai drivers and the team. There clearly is something.


I think they are "just" disappointed and frustrated that once again, Hyundai is not up to par with Toyota, and this time it's a very difficult car to balance / setup. Considering last year Hyundai was the closest it has been to Toyota in quite some years, with good speed and good reliability, this year the gap is so much bigger.

[EstWRC]

I think they are "just" disappointed and frustrated that once again, Hyundai is not up to par with Toyota, and this time it's a very difficult car to balance / setup. Considering last year Hyundai was the closest it has been to Toyota in quite some years, with good speed and good reliability, this year the gap is so much bigger.

It seems definitely more than that.

Seems the team decided something other than the drivers wanted

[becher]

It’s a shame it’s a competition amongst themselves however it’s been mesmerising to watch (kind of makes me wish we’d see Corsica next as back to back).

Ahh I felt the same, bring back TdC!

[Humber]

Toyota's placed 1-2-3-4-5 overall at the end of day one. It must be a long time since one Team did this, if ever.

Lancia finished in the first 5 at 1990 Portugal Rally at the end of the rally. Lancia and Toyota also have first 4 at rally finishes. Mercedes Benz 1st 4 at Ivory Coast 1979.

[focus206]

It seems definitely more than that.

Seems the team decided something other than the drivers wanted

Well, for sure they gave feedback on how to fix some issues but seems nothing much changed. Do you think Cyril/the engineers ignored the feedback of the drivers because they thought the problem was elsewhere?

[rallyfiend]

Well, for sure they gave feedback on how to fix some issues but seems nothing much changed. Do you think Cyril/the engineers ignored the feedback of the drivers because they thought the problem was elsewhere?

Cyril not even being there?

Maybe FX isn't what he used to be? Williams was not a success.......

[focus206]

Cyril not even being there?


I mean since the season and the tests started, not specifically in Canarias

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Lancia finished in the first 5 at 1990 Portugal Rally at the end of the rally. Lancia and Toyota also have first 4 at rally finishes. Mercedes Benz 1st 4 at Ivory Coast 1979.

I would've said Lancia (Integrale) did it if any car did. But were they all in the same team in 1990 ? Nope.

[steve.mandzij]

Meanwhile WRC promoter tells us that this number and level of manufacturers is fine. Taking the piss

[EstWRC]

In Hyundai’s case, Demaison believes the i20 N Rally1 simply isn’t designed in a way that interacts well with the new tire – and that only fundamental design changes, not setup tweaks, can remedy the issue.

Demaison told DirtFish: “The conditions of this new tire highlights the fundamental issue we have with the car, which is not too difficult to solve, because we have been through this in the past. But we’ll need jokers and homologation to change a few things. We don’t have so many left, we’ll have to be careful.”

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/new-hankook-compound-reveals-key-weakness-in-hyundais-design/

Sounds like old broken record.

[bandit12]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WQVY0RbDbGw&pp=ygUTaXQncyBhIGZlcnJhcmkgcnVzaA%3D%3D

[Morte66]

Toyota 1-2-3-4-5
Hyundai 6-7-8
M-Sport 9-10

That is... stark.

It's good that I'm mainly interested in the drivers and don't pay much attention to the manufacturer's championship.

Right now, at 7 o'clock this morning, I'd rather have a single-car format to bring a couple more drivers into the podium contest and make a fight of it.

[rallyfiend]

Meanwhile WRC promoter tells us that this number and level of manufacturers is fine. Taking the piss

When have they said that?!

[Gonek]

Cyril not even being there?

Maybe FX isn't what he used to be? Williams was not a success.......

Don’t forget that Hyunday‘s car was mainly designed by Christian Loriaux…

[EstWRC]

Don’t forget that Hyunday‘s car was mainly designed by Christian Loriaux…

Yep and FX said already last year in one of the dirtfish articles that the car is fundamentally wrong and basically a new one is needed to cure all of the problems.

[jonkka]

I would've said Lancia (Integrale) did it if any car did. But were they all in the same team in 1990 ? Nope.

Well, strictly speaking, neither is Pajari. I equate it along driving same car because it's exceedingly rare that one team even fields that many cars - but different teams (usually satellite or junior teams) can add up to that.

[trykmann]

Yep and FX said already last year in one of the dirtfish articles that the car is fundamentally wrong and basically a new one is needed to cure all of the problems.

With proper testing before homologation it probably would be a lot better.

[jonkka]

Fourmaux wants again to be top Hyundai dog, he's got something Tanak or Neuville don't, it seems.

[TypeR]

Rumours say that Hyundai uses 2022 Monte-Carlo car this weekend :D

[EstWRC]

Fourmaux time isn’t bad at all

Tänak and Neuville should ask advice from him

[EstWRC]

Virves off

Quite a nightmare rally for Estonian rally fans

[Managarium]

Evans senior removing a stone

https://www.facebook.com/reel/674810115264515

[eib1]

Virves off

Quite a nightmare rally for Estonian rally fans

https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/493034638_1211752147622714_1788936068831994588_n.j pg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=j1CjbQw9f9kQ7kNvwErJgqr&_nc_oc=Adk2D2jDJy8oxc9yPIF1vZG-rf2HwVWQ1_ib0BxZcawHRbJW_eJMAmS4TiHNMmB9Tl8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-arn2-1.xx&_nc_gid=pSD2AUD4AWmdDcCXwYEuXw&oh=00_AfEn2MCfUn06l58nCPelnkq1f-3OAcN3l9aV7wvoju7UeQ&oe=68128294

[AndersX]

Watching Hyundai misery, one should refer to episode from movie Rush, where Niki Lauda, after testing Ferrari for the 1st time says: "It's a shitbox...all these facilities and you build crap like this!"

How a factory team can be so bad for so long, almost like they are designing to fail. Or simply Korean corporate culture does not work in Europe and the result is a system that struggles for more than 10 years.

[Eli]

Watching Hyundai misery, one should refer to episode from movie Rush, where Niki Lauda, after testing Ferrari for the 1st time says: "It's a shitbox...all these facilities and you build crap like this!"

How a factory team can be so bad for so long, almost like they are designing to fail. Or simply Korean corporate culture does not work in Europe and the result is a system that struggles for more than 10 years.

Just look at Citroën after Loeb left them, so bad they left at the end, or hell even Ferrari in F1….