WRC2 news & rumors 2025

[Eli]

Apparently Oliver Solberg will be in a Yaris Rally2 as he confirmed this morning (according to Dirtfish, haven’t seen him post anything as yet): https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/munster-feels-hes-done-enough-to-keep-m-sport-seat/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Apparently Oliver Solberg will be in a Yaris Rally2 as he confirmed this morning (according to Dirtfish, haven’t seen him post anything as yet): https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/munster-feels-hes-done-enough-to-keep-m-sport-seat/

Someone here stated he was going to Printsport a while ago.

[Rallyper]

Someone here stated he was going to Printsport a while ago.

So I´ve heard weeks ago from my friend in Finland...

[wyler]

Apparently Oliver Solberg will be in a Yaris Rally2 as he confirmed this morning (according to Dirtfish, haven’t seen him post anything as yet): https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/munster-feels-hes-done-enough-to-keep-m-sport-seat/

maybe announced too early, as the dirtfish article was amended...

[deephouse]

He said a while ago that he have strong options in WRC2 and maybe a chance at Rally1. So I quickly assume he got offer again from Toksport Skoda and Printsport Toyota. And logical he accepted Toyota offer as it's kinda ticket way up directly.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

AG Rally says its confirmed...

🇸🇪 SOLBERG 🤝 TOYOTA 🇯🇵

Oliver Solberg has signed with Toyota and will compete in WRC2 next year in the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2.

The deal also includes 2/3 WRC races in the GR Yaris Rally1 but which these will be will be decided later.

Solberg will be Toyota’s lead driver for the 2025 WRC2 title and will therefore take over from Sami Pajari during the 2024 season. Solberg’s path is identical to Sami’s with a stint in WRC2 plus a few rounds in the top class with the ultimate goal of a full-time contract in the 2026 WRC.

[AndersX]

If so, smart move.

[Eli]

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/solberg-switches-to-a-toyota-for-wrc2-2025/
It’s official, also saw on Twitter that he’s already testing the car on tarmac.

[Walach]

Now we wait who will be chosen by Škoda, pardon Toksport, to fight with Oliver in WRC2.
Mikkelsen coming back maybe?

[EstWRC]

i hope they pick Virves

[106 sport]

https://www.motoradiario.com/rallyes/item/9993-roberto-blach-jr-afrontara-un-programa-parcial-en-el-wrc2

The Spanish driver will repeat his World Championship project with a partial programme in the WRC2 category that will take him to participate in at least four events: Rally Islas Canarias, Portugal, Acropolis and Central Europe. He will also take part in other legendary events such as the Ralli Serras de Fafe or the Croatian Rally, which this year will be part of the European Rally Championship (ERC) calendar.

The driver from Arteixo will be back with the Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 of the Portuguese team The Racing Factory, vehicle and squad with which he will drive in this 2024 four events in total, being one of them in the WRC2, the Acropolis Rallye, as well as the Gran Canaria, Rally Islas Canarias of the ERC and the Portuguese event of the Ralli de Castelo Branco, where he reached the third place on the podium. Blach Jr. made the leap to a higher level car in the middle of the year after abandoning the JWRC project after the events in Sweden and Croatia, which he was taking on for the second consecutive year after the P4 obtained in 2023, a season in which he made his international debut on board a 4x4 car after winning the RfEDA Junior Scholarship in 2022, which gave him the option of an international programme supported and sponsored by the federation.

[Andre Oliveira]

IRON Dames - IRON Lynx: Chapter 2 with Sarrazin Motorsport!
On the back of a constructive first season, the Iron Lynx - Iron Dames adventure takes on a new dimension by exploring the World Rally Championship, French Tarmac Championship and French Gravel Championship with Citroën C3 Rally2 in 2025!

7 WRC2 - 6 CFR - 6 CFRT
Sarah Rumeau - Julie Amblard
Pablo Sarrazin - Geoffrey Combe

9 CFR
Rehane Gany - Franck Le Floch

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[Managarium]

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[deephouse]

Hyundai could match Toyota and give 4th full season to Gryazin and then share 5th car. It's not like they had excuse for running 4th car because of Hybrid. They spend much more money on different things that running one more car. This discussion for 4th car is now so long already, that they are really lying to themselves.

[Krigen]

https://i.ibb.co/1mxBhNY/Snimka-zaslona-2024-12-10-181928.jpg

It did not work to split the 3 rd car with 3 drivers, now they consider have 4 drivers share a fourth car ....

[mousti]

Now we wait who will be chosen by Škoda, pardon Toksport, to fight with Oliver in WRC2.
Mikkelsen coming back maybe?Solberg was chosen by Skoda, he was the only one who got full support by Skoda Motorsport with a car from Skoda Motorsport, engineers, mechanics.. Greensmith, McErlean was behind the Toksport Umbrella.

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

i hope they pick Virves

@RallyingUK

Robert Virves hopes to contest seven rounds of WRC2 in 2025. He won't be at Rallye Monte-Carlo but will start Rally Sweden. The 23 year-old Estonian will continue working with the Spanish RaceSeven team.

[Tom206wrc]

I'm so glad for Pablo Sarrazin and Sarah Rumeau!! :bounce:

[Andre Oliveira]

She is the first female to race WRC championship series since...?

[atsiotras79]

Molly Taylor did 3 rallies in 2021 with Fiesta Rally3…

[Andre Oliveira]

But not a series/season. Sarah will contest rounds to be classified.

[Danny0405]

https://www.autotrends.be/fr/actualit%C3%A9/rallye/WRC--Gryazin-et-Virves-avec-Skoda

According to Olivier de Wilde (quite efficient about his silly season news in the last 12 months), Gryazin and Virves with Skoda-Toksport next season.

[trykmann]

https://www.autotrends.be/fr/actualit%C3%A9/rallye/WRC--Gryazin-et-Virves-avec-Skoda

According to Olivier de Wilde (quite efficient about his silly season news in the last 12 months), Gryazin and Virves with Skoda-Toksport next season.

Virves told to local media about his plans to continue with Race Seven

[PLuto]

Lineup of Toksport should be published very soon...

[Tom206wrc]

Only Monte-Carlo for Jan Cerny with the Citroën C3, of full WRC2 plan :confused:

[Tom206wrc]

According to Autotrend(belgian mag)PH Sport would represent Citroën Racing in 2025 WRC2 and the drivers would be the Rossel brothers(Yohan and Léo) :confused:

[Andre Oliveira]

Rossel Brothers Team Up in 2025 to Drive the C3 Rally2 to New Heights in WRC2!

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Having impressed this season on both tarmac and gravel at events in the WRC2 with Nikolay Gryazin and Yohan Rossel behind the wheel, the official C3 Rally2 aims to pursue its fine form in the world championship in 2025, this time driven by brothers Yohan and Léo Rossel.
The #C3Rally2Family enjoyed a successful 2024, amassing no less than 135 wins worldwide, reflecting the competitiveness and versatility of the C3 Rally2, as well as the quality of service provided by Citroën Racing.

Continuously refined by the dedicated teams at Citroën Racing in close collaboration with customer teams, the Citroën C3 Rally2 enjoyed upgrades in 2024 that confirmed its incredible speed on tarmac, whilst also ensuring it became increasingly competitive on gravel. Seven years from its introduction, the car has clearly reached maturity in terms of reliability and competitiveness, without having exhausted its potential for improvement.

These qualities have made the car immensely popular with teams and drivers, enabling it to secure numerous victories throughout 2024. Starting with Yohan Rossel – Florian Barral and Nikolay Gryazin – Konstantin Aleksandrov, Citroën Racing’s official crews in the WRC2 this year, who secured the WRC2 Team title with Belgian DG Sport Compétition team clinch the WRC2 Team title thanks to six class wins at a variety of demanding events: Rallye Monte-Carlo, Rally Croatia, Rally de Portugal, Rally Chile, Central European Rally and Rally Japan. In racking up two one-twos (in Croatia and Chile), several other podium finishes and 90 stage wins, Nikolay and Yohan showed genuine pace in what is an incredibly competitive class, finishing third and fourth respectively in the WRC2 standings.

Building on this fruitful collaboration, Yohan Rossel, once again paired with Arnaud Dunand, will remain Citroën Racing’s official driver in WRC2 for 2025. In a Yacco-backed C3 Rally2, he will be joined by his brother Léo and co-driver Guillaume Mercoiret, with both starting their seven-round programs at Monte-Carlo and supported by the expertise of the PH Sport team. Darmezin and Valentin Augé will be competing on behalf of Citroën Racing in the French Rally Championship after winning the 2024 Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup, as will Yoann Bonato and Benjamin Boulloud. Pablo Sarrazin – Geoffrey Combe and Sarah Rumeau – Julie Amblard, who will be competing in a C3 Rally2 in the WRC2, in the French Rally Championship and in the French Gravel Rally Championship with the Iron Lynx and Iron Dames teams respectively, will be supported by Citroën Racing. The same will go for Réhane Gany – Frank Le Floch in their entry in the French Rally Championship.

Of course, the C3 Rally2, with some 135 wins in 2024, as a title to defend in the French Rally Championship after Léo Rossel and Guillaume Mercoiret took top honours this year in only their second full season in the championship, whilst the Bonato-Boulloud crew finished as runners-up. The #C3Rally2Family also enjoyed strong results in the ERC (two rally wins), the Italian championship (five wins for Andrea Crugnola-Pietro Ometto), in the Spanish SuperChampionship (Diego Ruiloba ended as runner-up) and in Latin America. In Mexico, Ricardo Cordero Jnr and Marco Hernandez won their fifth championship, securing a fourth straight title in a run stretching back to 2021. They even made a little bit of history, becoming the first Mexicans to win an event in the Rally America National Championship at the Oregon Trail Rally. In Chile, the Heller brothers – Alberto and Pedro – finished first and second in the RC2 Pro championship whilst Tadeo Rosselot - Sebastián Olguín claimed the RC2 title.

The success enjoyed by the #C3Rally2Family did not stop there, however, as Yeray Lemes led a one-two at the Canarias de Rallys, Kenneth Madsen claimed another title in Denmark and Gary Chaynes took top honours in Côte d’Ivoire. The car also recorded first-class performances in Belgium, where Citroën Racing secured the manufacturers title, and in New Zealand, where Emma Gilmour and Malcolm Read finished third in the championship. Clearly, the incredibly versatile C3 Rally2 travels well!

Didier Clement: Stellantis Motorsport Customer Racing Sports Director

“The 2024 season was exceptional, thanks to talented drivers like Yohan Rossel and Nikolay Gryazin, who pushed the limits of the C3 Rally2. We thank them for this extraordinary year, marked by six victories and impressive performances. We now look to the future with great enthusiasm. The 2025 program fully embodies Citroën Racing’s commitment to excellence and developing young talent. Yohan Rossel will continue competing at the highest level, while the addition of Léo Rossel, Sarah Rumeau, and Pablo Sarrazin in WRC2 showcases our dedication to nurturing talent from the Stellantis Motorsport promotion programs. This is an ambitious new chapter for our brand and our vision of rallying, focused on performance and fostering the next generation of champions.”

Nikolay Gryazin, 2024 Official Citroën Racing WRC2 Driver

"This year with Citroën Racing has been a valuable experience, with great moments and strong performances from the C3 Rally2. It’s been a pleasure to work with such a committed team, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this journey."

Yohan Rossel, 2025 Official Citroën Racing WRC2 Driver

“Representing Citroën Racing at the highest level is a tremendous honor and extending my commitment with my brother Léo in 2025 adds a deeply personal and passionate dimension to this challenge. The C3 Rally2 has been phenomenal this season, whether on asphalt or gravel, and I’m excited to continue pushing its limits with a car that keeps evolving and surprising us.”

Léo Rossel, 2025 Official Citroën Racing WRC2 Driver

“Becoming the 2024 French Rally Champion with the C3 Rally2 was an incredible milestone in my career and joining Citroën Racing as an official driver in 2025 is a dream come true. Having grown up in the world of rallying and through the Stellantis Motorsport promotion programs, my journey is a testament to Citroën’s commitment to young talent. I’m ready to take on this new challenge alongside my brother Yohan and continue pushing the limits of this extraordinary car.”

[AndersX]

So, M-Sport short list gets shorter - only Sesks and surprises are left.

[focus206]

So Gryazin confirmed to not continue with Citroen?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

According to Autotrend(belgian mag)PH Sport would represent Citroën Racing in 2025 WRC2 and the drivers would be the Rossel brothers(Yohan and Léo) :confused:

That's a bit of a shame. I was hoping he might've got FFSA funding & sponsorship for the Rally1 drive.

[Peperoma]

McErlean and Greensmith, are trying something.
But, who knows.
Nowadays, it seems confirmer are only: Munster and Turrkan (only few races).
Gryazin will propably compete in Toksport Skoda Team.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe... Gryazin was driving a Fabia RS Rally2 in Monza.

[Rallyper]

Rumours. But my source says TGR for Gryazin, in WRC2. Paid seat... all services.

[Tom206wrc]

Rumours. But my source says TGR for Gryazin, in WRC2. Paid seat... all services.


It's crazy how everybody wants to go to Toyota in WRC2 :crazy:

[Rallyper]

It's crazy how everybody wants to go to Toyota in WRC2 :crazy:

Yeah. Why not?

[EstWRC]

it was IMO expected that at one point everybody wants that car if it turns out good

[wyler]

It's crazy how everybody wants to go to Toyota in WRC2 :crazy:

it's the only real way to a rally1.

[deephouse]

Yeah. Why not?

Seems Solberg will again contest for a seat at Toyota. And it would be blow if he would lost it at the last event.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

it's the only real way to a rally1.

Like Fourmaux, others can also prove themselves at M-Sport.

[Rallyper]

Seems Solberg will again contest for a seat at Toyota. And it would be blow if he would lost it at the last event.

That´s another story, which we know nothing about how it ends, at this moment...

[Andre Oliveira]

Dreams come true as Somaschini confirms WRC2 entry

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Rachele Somaschini, a four-time Italian Women’s Rally Champion, is set to fulfil a lifelong dream by joining the WRC2 field in the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship.

The Milan-born driver will compete in a Citroën C3 Rally2, tackling six rounds of next year’s championship while championing her #CorrerePerUnRespiro initiative. The campaign, which raises awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis research, holds deep personal significance as Somaschini herself has battled the genetic condition since birth.

Somaschini’s impressive résumé extends beyond her national success. She has been a familiar face in the FIA European Rally Championship in recent years and has already competed in five WRC events, gaining valuable international experience.

Partnered with co-driver Nicola Arena, the 30-year-old will launch her campaign at the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo in January. Her calendar will also feature stops in Sweden, Portugal, Finland, Spain, and her home rally in Italy.

“Becoming a rally driver was my childhood dream,” said Somaschini. “Achieving this has taken immense dedication and passion. Yet, I’ve always felt the urge to prove myself at the highest level. Despite my health struggles, that moment has arrived, and I am deeply grateful to all the partners who believed in me and made this dream come true.”

Reflecting on the road ahead, she added: “I know from past experiences, such as Monte-Carlo entries and European Championship events, that competing at this level demands even greater preparation, dedication, and effort. I intend to give my absolute best, knowing the competition will be fierce.

“Achieving this milestone means the world to me. I sincerely thank everyone who helped make it possible. I also plan to participate in select Italian events throughout the season to stay sharp and maintain a connection with our passionate home fans.”

https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w29067_Dreams-come-true-as-Somaschini-confirms-WRC2-entry

[Tom206wrc]

More girls in the competition is always better ;)

Especially Rachele with her awful genetic disease preventing her to breathe correctly(respect to her strength to drive rally cars in these conditions) :s

[wyler]

Like Fourmaux, others can also prove themselves at M-Sport.

not with wrc2/rally2 campaign, nor without other people's money.

realistically, the only wrc2 campaign with rally1 option is with toyota. very few (if none) of the recent wrc2 champions outside toyota went stable to wrc.
m-sport is a different path, with more money to jump directly into rally1.

[deephouse]

not with wrc2/rally2 campaign, nor without other people's money.

realistically, the only wrc2 campaign with rally1 option is with toyota. very few (if none) of the recent wrc2 champions outside toyota went stable to wrc.
m-sport is a different path, with more money to jump directly into rally1.

Yeah, only Hyundai lack this opportunities for youngsters.

[denkimi]

Dreams come true as Somaschini confirms WRC2 entry

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Rachele Somaschini, a four-time Italian Women’s Rally Champion, is set to fulfil a lifelong dream by joining the WRC2 field in the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship.

The Milan-born driver will compete in a Citroën C3 Rally2, tackling six rounds of next year’s championship while championing her #CorrerePerUnRespiro initiative. The campaign, which raises awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis research, holds deep personal significance as Somaschini herself has battled the genetic condition since birth.

Somaschini’s impressive résumé extends beyond her national success. She has been a familiar face in the FIA European Rally Championship in recent years and has already competed in five WRC events, gaining valuable international experience.

Partnered with co-driver Nicola Arena, the 30-year-old will launch her campaign at the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo in January. Her calendar will also feature stops in Sweden, Portugal, Finland, Spain, and her home rally in Italy.

“Becoming a rally driver was my childhood dream,” said Somaschini. “Achieving this has taken immense dedication and passion. Yet, I’ve always felt the urge to prove myself at the highest level. Despite my health struggles, that moment has arrived, and I am deeply grateful to all the partners who believed in me and made this dream come true.”

Reflecting on the road ahead, she added: “I know from past experiences, such as Monte-Carlo entries and European Championship events, that competing at this level demands even greater preparation, dedication, and effort. I intend to give my absolute best, knowing the competition will be fierce.

“Achieving this milestone means the world to me. I sincerely thank everyone who helped make it possible. I also plan to participate in select Italian events throughout the season to stay sharp and maintain a connection with our passionate home fans.”

https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w29067_Dreams-come-true-as-Somaschini-confirms-WRC2-entry
I had a quick look at her results. I expect her to be about 25 minutes behind the top of rc2 in monte.

Or maybe 40 minutes, like she was in rc3 in 2020.

[Andre Oliveira]

Rumeau should be better. But i would like to see Melissa Debackere there too.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

not with wrc2/rally2 campaign, nor without other people's money.

realistically, the only wrc2 campaign with rally1 option is with toyota. very few (if none) of the recent wrc2 champions outside toyota went stable to wrc.
m-sport is a different path, with more money to jump directly into rally1.

Fourmaux did a WRC2 campaign and got back to Rally1 and has now earned a paid seat in a Rally1 at Hyundai... thanks to M-Sport, FFSA and Red Bull.

[Backa]

it's the only real way to a rally1.

Now with 24-years old Rovanpera and 23-years old Pajari in Toyota rally1 and then 23-years old Solberg waiting in line, it would make more sense for someone young and talented to try build Hyundai connection. They kinda disregard youngsters last years but with Tanak and Neuville being rather older drivers, some spot could be open even for 2026.

[denkimi]

Rumeau should be better. But i would like to see Melissa Debackere there too.
She's 40 years old and long past her prime.
But probably still better than Somaschini.

[wyler]

Fourmaux did a WRC2 campaign and got back to Rally1 and has now earned a paid seat in a Rally1 at Hyundai... thanks to M-Sport, FFSA and Red Bull.

not really. his wrc2 campaign was not really a thing, and he got back to regional championship before rally1.
two more things:
1) it's very well known that it wasn't the rally2 that given him a rally1 at m-sport, but money (the same sponsor u named, not everyone has this luck .) same apply to munster...
2) there's no more a m-sport program in wrc2 anymore (nor even a private fiesta, basically...), and just a reward drive in erc. so basically, no m-sport in rally2. Their "new" driver arrives from a private team and from basically money. same applies for hiunday: no program in wrc2, nor really in erc. just private paddon, although they seem to be boosting a local/regional renewal with rally2. anyway, no connection to rally1 possibilities.

[Tom206wrc]

Any news about Marco Bulacia plans :confused:
This season he was first a Citroën driver, then left for a Skoda for one rally, then...nothing :s

[dupanton]

Dutch driver Bernard Ten Brinke will compete in WRC2 next year, starting in Sweden, with a Fabia Rally2 run by Wevers.

[Andre Oliveira]

¡2025 EN EL WRC!

Con enorme orgullo y emoción quiero compartirles que este 2025 volveré a competir en el Campeonato Mundial de Rally representando a Paraguay una vez más
Me integraré al equipo Toksport, para disputar un programa de 7 fechas en la categoría WRC2, al mando de un Skoda Fabia RS. Regresar a este equipo, con el que ya tuve la oportunidad de competir en 2021, es un gran honor. Hoy vuelvo con más experiencia, más aprendizajes y una expectativa enorme por lo que podemos lograr juntos.
Representar a mi país en el rally mundial es una responsabilidad y un privilegio que asumo con toda la pasión y compromiso que me impulsa a dar lo mejor en cada tramo.
Comenzamos en el Rally de Suecia.
¡Gracias a todos los que están siempre apoyándome en este camino! Vamos con todo, Paraguay, ¡esto recién comienza!

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[wyler]

daprà also with a wrc2 campain in a skoda

https://www.instagram.com/roberto_dapra/p/DELFH24O26d/?img_index=1

[Jarek Z]

Chris Ingram withdraws from rallying:
https://www.facebook.com/chrisingramrally/posts/pfbid0372X8edMrHYAeK5By38pM2RTGkadApR8t1cukd9E2mwh mZ2UNS4opdXrW9ykA9pmbl

[Mary Mary]

Chris Ingram withdraws from rallying:
https://www.facebook.com/chrisingramrally/posts/pfbid0372X8edMrHYAeK5By38pM2RTGkadApR8t1cukd9E2mwh mZ2UNS4opdXrW9ykA9pmbl


Amazing words Plank

:D

[saco0o]

Chris Ingram withdraws from rallying:
https://www.facebook.com/chrisingramrally/posts/pfbid0372X8edMrHYAeK5By38pM2RTGkadApR8t1cukd9E2mwh mZ2UNS4opdXrW9ykA9pmbl

ahhh man :(
chris' erc title was my favorite rally season ever. i became a big fan of him.
however eading about "2027 wrc" made me happy tho. i HOPE thats a sign of more people being able to compete in the top class.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Winning the 2024 BRC in two different cars was a good achievement. I dont think there's anything to be gained by defending the title and with fatherhood on the horizon it makes sense to take a break.

A proper WRC2 attempt takes so much money and the top guys are well-backed with testing too, I cant see anyone on a tight budget being able to compete.

[106 sport]

Giovanni Trentin WRC2 2025, starting in Gran Canaria.

https://www.motoradiario.com/rallyes/item/10008-un-juvenil-se-cuela-en-el-wrc2
The precocity and immediacy in moving up the ladder are still an asset in today's rallying reality, another example of which is young Giovanni Trentin's bid for the 2025 season.

The 17-year-old Italian driver will make his World Rally Championship debut this year with a total of six events in the WRC2 category in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 for the Italian Delta Rally team, with experienced Italian navigator Alessandro Franco on the right-hand side.

Trentin will start his World Championship campaign in the WRC2 category at Rally Islas Canarias (Gran Canaria) on the last weekend of April. This will not only be his debut in a World Championship event, but also the first time he will drive a Rally2 car in an international event, a type of car he has only driven twice in two rallyshows. In his only two full seasons so far, 2023 and 2024, the young Italian driver has only accumulated kilometres and experience in national competitions aboard a Rally4 car. In his debut season, he did manage to win the junior championship in the Latvian National Rally Championship, demonstrating his ability on the fast gravel tracks. In 2023, he visited other Baltic countries such as Estonia and Lithuania.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

.. Gryazin was driving a Fabia RS Rally2 in Monza.


Rumours. But my source says TGR for Gryazin, in WRC2. Paid seat... all services.

Looks like my guess was right... Gryazin is confirmed with Toksport on the Monte Carlo entry list.

[rallyfiend]

Looks like my guess was right... Gryazin is confirmed with Toksport on the Monte Carlo entry list.

Are you sure it’s TokSport? I heard another team.

Are TokSport even doing Monte?

[rp]

Are you sure it’s TokSport? I heard another team.

Are TokSport even doing Monte?

There is also Greensmith. Not confirmed, but must be Toksport.

[RZone]

Are you sure it’s TokSport? I heard another team.

Apparently, Gryazin will start in Monte for some Italian team. Most likely, Delta, with which he rode in Monza. It seems that so far he does not have any agreements for the season.

[PLuto]

Giovanni Trentin WRC2 2025, starting in Gran Canaria.

https://www.motoradiario.com/rallyes/item/10008-un-juvenil-se-cuela-en-el-wrc2
The precocity and immediacy in moving up the ladder are still an asset in today's rallying reality, another example of which is young Giovanni Trentin's bid for the 2025 season.

The 17-year-old Italian driver will make his World Rally Championship debut this year with a total of six events in the WRC2 category in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 for the Italian Delta Rally team, with experienced Italian navigator Alessandro Franco on the right-hand side.

Trentin will start his World Championship campaign in the WRC2 category at Rally Islas Canarias (Gran Canaria) on the last weekend of April. This will not only be his debut in a World Championship event, but also the first time he will drive a Rally2 car in an international event, a type of car he has only driven twice in two rallyshows. In his only two full seasons so far, 2023 and 2024, the young Italian driver has only accumulated kilometres and experience in national competitions aboard a Rally4 car. In his debut season, he did manage to win the junior championship in the Latvian National Rally Championship, demonstrating his ability on the fast gravel tracks. In 2023, he visited other Baltic countries such as Estonia and Lithuania.

Too early too big step...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Apparently, Gryazin will start in Monte for some Italian team. Most likely, Delta, with which he rode in Monza. It seems that so far he does not have any agreements for the season.

If it's not Toksport then who are they running in all their cars this year, or are they quitting rallying to concentrate on racing ?

[deephouse]

If it's not Toksport then who are they running in all their cars this year, or are they quitting rallying to concentrate on racing ?

Maybe Sesks? He still didn't have proper WRC2 season

[Andre Oliveira]

Heikkilä moves up to WRC2 in 2025


Finnish rally driver Mikko Heikkilä makes a move to the highly competitive WRC2 category for the 2025 season. The former ERC regular is set for a full six-round program with Finnish TGS Motorsport and Skoda Fabia RS Rally2.

Finnish rally driver Mikko Heikkilä has unveiled his program for the 2025 season. The returning Skoda driver is set for a full six round season in the highly competitive WRC2 category. Heikkilä begins his season from Rally Sweden in February, and the rest of the program consists of the gravel events across Europe.

-Our end goal was always WRC, and it’s coming to fruition now. After the Finnish championship in 2022 we planned for two seasons in the ERC, and a graduation for WRC in 2025. We’ve contested WRC events every year, with Sweden, Latvia, and Finland last year, but now we’re here to calculate points too. We’ve been hard at work the whole off-season thus far, and we’re extremely happy to compete at the highest level of Rally2, Heikkilä rejoiced.

Heikkilä will be competing with the Finnish TGS Motorsport, a team familiar to Heikkilä led by a former WRC factory driver Toni Gardemeister. Taking on the co-driver duties in the Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 is fellow Finn Kristian Temonen.

-Returning to TGS is like returning home, and I’m happy to be competing with Toni. Our past includes three full seasons in the Finnish national championship culminating in gold in 2022, and last year we competed in two rallies with Toni including WRC Sweden. Kristian has proven to be the right man for the spot. Changing back to Skoda was a combination of multiple factors, and Fabia RS has been proven to be fast and reliable in all conditions, Heikkilä explained.


TGS Motorsport CEO Toni Gardemeister is delighted about Heikkilä’s return to the team.

-I’m happy to have Mikko return to his home team to chase WRC glory. Mikko has the “sisu” needed for WRC, and he knows how to gather the whole team behind him. We’ve achieved a lot together in the past, and we’re ready for more, Gardemeister said.
Heikkilä’s goals for 2025 reflect on his competitive outings in Finland and Latvia, in which Heikkilä finished second in WRC2.

-As we saw last year, when everything goes as intended, we can have a race with the factory drivers. Our main objective is to extract all the potential out of myself and the team, and to convert that potential to as good results as possible. A medal at the end of the season would be a cherry on top, Heikkilä promised.

Mikko Heikkilä's WRC2 program for 2025
1. Rally Sweden 13.-16.2.
2. Vodafone Rally de Portugal 15.-18.5.
3. Rally Italia Sardegna 5.-8.6.
4. EKO Akropolis Rally Greece 26.-29.6.
5. Delfi Rally Estonia 17.-20.7.
6. Secto Rally Finland 31.7.-3.8.

https://www.mikkoheikkilaracing.com/post/heikkil%C3%A4-moves-up-to-wrc2-in-2025

[Andre Oliveira]

Lauri Joona

Let me introduce our livery for the season 2025! I am really excited to announce that we will be running a full WRC2 season this year!
Together with the team Munaretto Sport and Co-Driver Samu Vaaleri we are ready to give our maximum this season, it's going to be big one for sure!

Our WRC2 campaign starts Rally Sweden but before that we will join Arctic Lapland Rally in Rovaniemi area to ensure proper taste of snowy stages

What are your thoughts about the livery? In my opinion She looks stunning

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GgxFH-3WwAAjPYE?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GgxFH-1W4AA1IAB?format=jpg&name=large

[EstWRC]

Very nice livery

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Great news for Heikkilä, he deserves it after some good showings in the ERC.

[PLuto]

Great news for Heikkilä, he deserves it after some good showings in the ERC.

And logical step as in ERC he was without chance as he doesnt like tarmac...

[Jarek Z]

And logical step as in ERC he was without chance as he doesnt like tarmac...

But even on gravel he has never won any ERC event. It will not be easy for him to win anything in WRC2. But I wish him good luck, of course! :)

[Jarek Z]

Lauri Joona

What are your thoughts about the livery? In my opinion She looks stunning


Yes, very nice livery. This car looks almost like a toy for a kid under a Christmas tree ;)

[Jarek Z]

Chris Ingram withdraws from rallying:
https://www.facebook.com/chrisingramrally/posts/pfbid0372X8edMrHYAeK5By38pM2RTGkadApR8t1cukd9E2mwh mZ2UNS4opdXrW9ykA9pmbl

but he is still present on the unseeded entry list for the opening round of 2025 British Rally Championship:
https://www.rallies.info/webentry/2025/ersr/entries.php?type=u&fbclid=IwY2xjawHrtxpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRZAK_T7H2v-ZPY3KzjNl97QnYbLFYNE0CXrghDuafHXN_AfmXw9z65hMw_aem _BAm9b8dArRwa61gcSfs0uQ

[Fast Eddie WRC]

but he is still present on the unseeded entry list for the opening round of 2025 British Rally Championship:
https://www.rallies.info/webentry/2025/ersr/entries.php?type=u&fbclid=IwY2xjawHrtxpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRZAK_T7H2v-ZPY3KzjNl97QnYbLFYNE0CXrghDuafHXN_AfmXw9z65hMw_aem _BAm9b8dArRwa61gcSfs0uQ

He's not down as registered for the BRC though, so it may just be for seat time ahead of a WRC2 program.

[mousti]

If it's not Toksport then who are they running in all their cars this year, or are they quitting rallying to concentrate on racing ?

Gryazin will drive this year again with Skoda Motorsport/Toksport he'll be accompanied with Robert Virves this season. He's driving Monte Carlo with Delta because Toksport wasn't interested to do Monte Carlo, so I guess Gus is driving also with another team.

[PLuto]

so I guess Gus is driving also with another team.

Raceseven

[saco0o]

ooohh, i was hoping to see heikkila having another shot at erc =/
anyway, niclas gronholm is doing the full finish championship, then on the rx group people said he will probably enter wrc2 in finland. hope it happens! (more of a silly season news eh?)

[TypeR]

ooohh, i was hoping to see heikkila having another shot at erc =/
anyway, niclas gronholm is doing the full finish championship, then on the rx group people said he will probably enter wrc2 in finland. hope it happens! (more of a silly season news eh?)
Heikkilä is doing 6 round WRC2 programme with TGS Motorsport Fabia

[Tom206wrc]

New entries in WRC2 this season, from Spain: Alejandro Cachon(Toyota), Jan Solans(Toyota)and Diego Ruiloba(Citroën) :cool:

[Jarek Z]

8 rounds of WRC2 with the support from Italian federation for Roberto Dapra:
Monte Carlo,
Canary Islands,
Portugal,
Sardinia,
Greece,
Estonia,
Finland
and Central Europe.

His new car:
https://www.rallylink.it/cms23/images/easyblog_articles/8809/b2ap3_large_LIVREA-2025.jpg

[RS]

What is going on with Toksport? No drivers confirmed yet and Gus appears to be with Raceseven all year (but still with Skoda support)

[PLuto]

What is going on with Toksport? No drivers confirmed yet and Gus appears to be with Raceseven all year (but still with Skoda support)

Zaldivar is confirmed

[Tom206wrc]

Well done to the Rossel family for the first round of the 2025 WRC2 :bounce:

[rallyfiend]

Zaldivar is confirmed

And I think Gryazin when he starts his Skoda-supported programme?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GiTN2SVX0AAFQzE?format=jpg&name=medium

[mousti]

And I think Gryazin when he starts his Skoda-supported programme?That should be the plan and Virves aswell.

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[AndersX]

What is going on with Toksport? No drivers confirmed yet and Gus appears to be with Raceseven all year (but still with Skoda support)

I would think this: a) Skoda cumulating resources for 2027 reg push - it should be a good investment, possibly even secretly aiming to WRC class, thus, no support from Skoda - we can call it regroup; b) general impact on massive EV investments by Skoda and VW group vs slower than expected demand has led to budget cuts and cut in Skoda support.

[jcevc]

As far as I know Gryazin will not be the `official´ Toksport/Skoda driver in the 2025 WRC2 season - due to the political pressure - and currently doesn`t have the plan for the rest of the season. Things got complicated when everything was already agreed upon.

[eib1]

"I am delighted to announce that together with Jakko Viilo we will be running full WRC2 program with Toksport WRT, which is supported by Škoda Motorsport, starting from Rally Portugal.
However, the plan for the whole year is to compete even more, so definitely it's a busy year ahead us!"

https://scontent-cdg4-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/474919478_1226959186104519_9134303176734365380_n.j pg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=RWUZa2h5aeMQ7kNvgGHdRKb&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg4-2.xx&_nc_gid=A7dmBICwqXv81m-L1eBIc9y&oh=00_AYAAlIiwZmPd_EDXbkWhAH_bt0PuINKxDOEsbRH-ZQXKUA&oe=679E747A

[EstWRC]

Superb news for Estonian rally fans!!!

Use this chance wisely Robert!

[RS]

Is Virves with Toksport for Sweden? He is not listed under a team there.

[Krigen]

Andreas Mikkelsen pictured with an all white Fabia askin what livery to put on it ? Not sure if it`s for wrc 2 ,erc, or could even be
national norwegian rallys.

[rallyfiend]

Is Virves with Toksport for Sweden? He is not listed under a team there.

It very clearly says he will start in Portugal...

[Lead]

Andreas Mikkelsen pictured with an all white Fabia askin what livery to put on it ? Not sure if it`s for wrc 2 ,erc, or could even be
national norwegian rallys.

Where did you saw that?

[Krigen]

On a norwegian rally podcast last week.

[RS]

It very clearly says he will start in Portugal...

He's on the entry list in Sweden but not scoring in WRC2.

[realtimati]

"I am delighted to announce that together with Jakko Viilo we will be running full WRC2 program with Toksport WRT, which is supported by Škoda Motorsport, starting from Rally Portugal.
However, the plan for the whole year is to compete even more, so definitely it's a busy year ahead us!"

I simply can not state how happy this makes me. Lets go Robi and Jakko!!

[skarderud]

Seems Škoda reducing theire support in wrc2?

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[wyler]

Seems Škoda reducing theire support in wrc2?

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looks odd... Italian rumors have gryazin to compete for Italian championship with direct support from Skoda. It looks odd they reduce wrc support to increase national level

[rp]

Emil Lindholm to drive Toksport Skoda at least 5 WRC-events. Starting from Canarias.

[Tom206wrc]

Now it's official, Citroën(Spain?)is also supporting Diego Ruiloba in WRC2...but no news about team and program :confused:

[Andre Oliveira]

Sports & You

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Gus and Oliver on 2025 and their teams/cars...

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/greensmith-considered-toyota-switch/

[EstWRC]

Very very nice livery for Virves https://www.instagram.com/p/DFxFJvKIwjO/?igsh=MTBpb3Z4MWRxY2JydQ==

[RS]

Is Virves with Toksport for Sweden? He is not listed under a team there.

The answer is Raceseven.

[Andre Oliveira]

Fabio Schwarz

Excited to announce that we will be competing in 7 Races of the WRC2 / Challenger Championship in 2025!
This is a big step in my career, and I‘m more than aware that it will be a long learning season. But together with my team we are ready to face the challenge and give it our all!

Our Season will go ahead with:
-WRC Rally Islas Gran Canaria
-WRC Rally Portugal
-WRC Rally Sardegna
-WRC Rally Akropolis
-WRC Rally Estonia
-WRC Rally CER
-WRC Rally Saudi Arabia

Bernhard Ettel will be again alongside me and I‘m happy to call this already our 3rd Season together.
Thanks to all the Partners and Supporters for making this possible. More news soon!

https://scontent.fopo4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.75761-15/476556222_18258844273286111_6915623170451522370_n. jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p600x600_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=V7zBP30F9IoQ7kNvgGxXg_G&_nc_oc=AdgXWqbpruKQkz21ebzbijIwMzMOFivz-iERq5yFaQhic7DwlAXY_k3TIM_0njyCIi24Jy45bKxl4U33R23 3ujtQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo4-2.fna&_nc_gid=Aq897Kt-ZIdrW60ZrpX66DF&oh=00_AYAFUjJBLMHhEgXWZQAiD6kIn58j7J0oav02dN0FNzZa Sg&oe=67ABE85E

[tbazsi95]

According to this, Lance Stroll F1 Driver Testing Citroën C3 Rally2 in Fafe Portugal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxa7jz6OQIg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb1LzAdvmG0

[deephouse]

Also Mikkelsen is working on WRC2 program, focusing on staying sharp for 2027. Funny that category got somehow very strong this year and the competition will be intense this and also next year, as all want to shine for new era. It will be very sad if nothing will change or worse, two top teams will leave.

[Andre Oliveira]

According to this, Lance Stroll F1 Driver Testing Citroën C3 Rally2 in Fafe Portugal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxa7jz6OQIg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb1LzAdvmG0

Nothing about WRC2.

[Lead]

Also Mikkelsen is working on WRC2 program, focusing on staying sharp for 2027. Funny that category got somehow very strong this year and the competition will be intense this and also next year, as all want to shine for new era. It will be very sad if nothing will change or worse, two top teams will leave.

He is? From where do you get these news? Nothing on social media at least. No tests, nothing.

[Krigen]

He is? From where do you get these news? Nothing on social media at least. No tests, nothing.
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/mikkelsen-working-on-a-rally2-program/

[Co-driven]

According to this, Lance Stroll F1 Driver Testing Citroën C3 Rally2 in Fafe Portugal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxa7jz6OQIg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb1LzAdvmG0

Nuno Pinto, which works with Stroll, is a close friend of José Pedro Fontes, from Sports&You.

[106 sport]

Any news about Kajetan Kajetanowicz?

I suppose, WRC2 with Fabia Rally 2

[PLuto]

Any news about Kajetan Kajetanowicz?

I suppose, WRC2 with Fabia Rally 2

I expect he will do WRC2 and will start from Portugal...

[106 sport]

I expect he will do WRC2 and will start from Portugal...

Ohhh, no Gran Canaria...He has been two times in Gran Canaria, 2016 and 2017 (ERC)

[Jarek Z]

Coincidentally, I have just come across a list of all rallies that Fabrizio Zaldivar was competing in in 2024. Holy sh.it! 21 events! This guy must have an enormous budget! :)
https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/130179-fabrizio-zaldivar/

[Sulland]

Well deserved win for Solberg/ Edmondson in Solbergland!
They seemed to control it fully, once they understood the new car and tyres.

[denkimi]

Coincidentally, I have just come across a list of all rallies that Fabrizio Zaldivar was competing in in 2024. Holy sh.it! 21 events! This guy must have an enormous budget! :)
https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/130179-fabrizio-zaldivar/
Munster did 26 rallies in 2018 and 24 in 2019.

That tells you a lot about how much money their father has.

[tbazsi95]

Munster did 26 rallies in 2018 and 24 in 2019.

That tells you a lot about how much money their father has.

As I know, he sponsored by Jourdan Serderidis (who currently raced with Puma Rally1 too in Sweden).

[Jarek Z]

Munster did 26 rallies in 2018 and 24 in 2019.

First I thought that Solberg has a reach starting programme - with 14 rallies a year.
But he was topped by Grazin - with 19 rallies a year.
Then I dicovered Zaldivar with his 21 events.
But Munster's 26 must be some world record :)

[rp]

But Munster's 26 must be some world record :)

Tuukka Kauppinen drove 28 events in Finland during the both 2021 and 2022 seasons, but of course not yet Rally2 car a couple of years ago.

[106 sport]

Kajetan Kajetanowicz Full WRC2 2025

https://www.facebook.com/FanpageRIslasC

"Kajetan Kajetanowicz returns to Gran Canaria.
The experienced Polish driver has revealed his plans for this season, his eighth in a row in the WRC - FIA World Rally Championship and with the aim of reediting the 2023 WRC2 Challenger championship alongside Maciej Szczepaniak.
Kenya, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Estonia, Finland, Paraguay, Chile, Central Europe, Japan and Saudi Arabia are the eleven remaining events chosen by the ORLEN Team member this year.
In this way, ‘Kajto’ will return to the #RallyIslasCanarias eight years later, an event that he competed in 2016 and 2017 with second places in the ERC and thus becomes one of the favourites for victory in his category as he knows the terrain and the particular asphalt of the islands"

[PLuto]

Kajetan Kajetanowicz Full WRC2 2025

https://www.facebook.com/FanpageRIslasC

"Kajetan Kajetanowicz returns to Gran Canaria.
The experienced Polish driver has revealed his plans for this season, his eighth in a row in the WRC - FIA World Rally Championship and with the aim of reediting the 2023 WRC2 Challenger championship alongside Maciej Szczepaniak.
Kenya, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Estonia, Finland, Paraguay, Chile, Central Europe, Japan and Saudi Arabia are the eleven remaining events chosen by the ORLEN Team member this year.
In this way, ‘Kajto’ will return to the #RallyIslasCanarias eight years later, an event that he competed in 2016 and 2017 with second places in the ERC and thus becomes one of the favourites for victory in his category as he knows the terrain and the particular asphalt of the islands"

This is not reveal of his plans, it was only funny video how his line-up will looks like when he will keep the choosing events on lottery. So only true info is that he will continue in WRC2.

https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKajetanowicz/videos/1038589794765795

[106 sport]

This is not reveal of his plans, it was only funny video how his line-up will looks like when he will keep the choosing events on lottery. So only true info is that he will continue in WRC2.

https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKajetanowicz/videos/1038589794765795

Ohh...Then, info inside the link is wrong. Sorry.

[Jarek Z]

Yes, Kajto's plans have not been revealed yet. Have a look - he is still mixing some ingredients ;)
https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKajetanowicz/posts/pfbid0zG3m2yxea82qTg1zsES2RHtZYDTQ3XJVmG1wzhNwV5XB qAVnfekFCosmvM6rXVgjl?__cft__[0]=AZVm4TC6FR-vMDvCfarmBaDLpzLm9Kq9kf65vf6ptMGmger0pZcQeEvqRm6C2 4lNrDDba2PZfb_HzKYmUeU-G_olC5jM8vRcggHtw4WswZOhmVRkyL_LDCkQ2eU_dNW1rosqG7 Lomb0AJj1sL_LMs0zDnMgpzw6EvfIzQUl7KhvXGg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

[ictus]

Yes, Kajto's plans have not been revealed yet. Have a look - he is still mixing some ingredients ;)
https://www.facebook.com/KajetanKajetanowicz/posts/pfbid0zG3m2yxea82qTg1zsES2RHtZYDTQ3XJVmG1wzhNwV5XB qAVnfekFCosmvM6rXVgjl?__cft__[0]=AZVm4TC6FR-vMDvCfarmBaDLpzLm9Kq9kf65vf6ptMGmger0pZcQeEvqRm6C2 4lNrDDba2PZfb_HzKYmUeU-G_olC5jM8vRcggHtw4WswZOhmVRkyL_LDCkQ2eU_dNW1rosqG7 Lomb0AJj1sL_LMs0zDnMgpzw6EvfIzQUl7KhvXGg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

https://www.facebook.com/reel/600512759619975

7 rounds, starting from Safari in a Yaris

[RS]

Emil Lindholm seems to be very much a Skoda supported driver again and not just a Toksport customer. He was at a launch event for the facelifted Octavia RS recently:

https://www.auto.cz/galerie/novinky/187266/modernizovana-skoda-octavia-rs-na-okruhu-zahanbit-se-nenecha?foto=53

[Jarek Z]

Fabio Schwarz' Toyota looks good, doesn't it?
https://www.facebook.com/WorldRally/posts/pfbid031EQTkPpW6KLVTUcRvGh52Nx8FtVwPffCeP9Nez3oLim GTw43fNBkha9pe87KLScUl?__cft__[0]=AZWObOCoZL4goH_T1G9u4qEu9RYTBfINyAwpp5Ghx4HkynqaI zrEGGbSTEHXHNiUOnN4wtnLu6wZxBsJsxUMPGsSFHYVYIrqES9 v_qylH-PEx-V47tPwVic9zb1jfEb9tLUzGSheHBwYyWInqT73N8zZ3qtOMzsY gby4g-6Uzz_F5A&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

[Jarek Z]

Livery for Kajto's new car is ready:
https://kajto.pl/en/2025/03/05/kajetanowicz-odslonil-barwy-samochodu-postawil-na-dynamizm-i-elegancje/

[106 sport]

Alejandro Cachón 7 rounds WRC2 beginning in Gran Canaria. Toyota Yaris Rally 2

[TWRC]

Alejandro Cachón 7 rounds WRC2 beginning in Gran Canaria. Toyota Yaris Rally 2

I think he has very good potential, I would expect him to do well on some rounds already this season.

[Jarek Z]

Chris Ingram changes his sport discipline ;)
https://www.mancity.com/news/club/chris-ingram-love-this-city-63877368

[106 sport]

Diego Ruiloba 7 rounds WRC2 beginning in Gran Canaria. Citroen C3 Rally 2

[106 sport]

Mathieu Franceschi, unspecified events, beginning in Gran Canaria. Toyota Yaris Rally 2

[Andre Oliveira]

https://scontent.fopo4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.75761-15/486444369_18496736800031720_6806731218244867735_n. jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=cmqDY8c1-FQQ7kNvgHk8oPf&_nc_oc=AdloTxK9HnzdlQZ7bYa9cZ8HNmFXBXwAKwk8040Gc1v INpZelaPTKW1TsoTWX6LJbB3JS52-YgPrMp8-PBykGWep&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo4-2.fna&_nc_gid=tOdlI0Nb9ciTsLKanelusg&oh=00_AYH3adnkS-ZDnrmQZC9tPcD_DQ7h3yArtOrEoVZThmpS6g&oe=67E82D7A
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[TypeR]

Skoda upgrades:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm9QidlXIAAJHid?format=jpg&name=medium

[240RS]

Skoda upgrades:


Vital changes these.

From what we saw at the Safari, it was clear the Toyota Yaris is the class of the field. Oliver Solberg would have won on a canter. And Kajetan, too, looked comfortable fending eventual winner, Gus Greensmith.

Fair play to Gus. He drove smart and achieved something special in avoiding puncturing all event. But the writing was on the wall as debutant Jan Solans harried him towards the end of the event.

Both Skoda and M-Sport, in particular, will need to step-up and bring in upgrades or see new orders shrinking rapidly.

[PLuto]

Vital changes these.

From what we saw at the Safari, it was clear the Toyota Yaris is the class of the field. Oliver Solberg would have won on a canter. And Kajetan, too, looked comfortable fending eventual winner, Gus Greensmith.

Fair play to Gus. He drove smart and achieved something special in avoiding puncturing all event. But the writing was on the wall as debutant Jan Solans harried him towards the end of the event.

Both Skoda and M-Sport, in particular, will need to step-up and bring in upgrades or see new orders shrinking rapidly.

To make any conclusion from Safari about speed is quite nonsense. It is very specific event, where if you want to make a good result, you must find the correct ballance between speed and reliability and also be lucky. Nobody who is fastest and pushing all the time can win. And Oliver was by far the best driver in Rally2 machinery there. We will see on other events...

[Sal yet again]

Best news for spectators is that the upgrades will mean the cars will sound better as the exhaust note of the current version is audibly disappointing!

[PLuto]

Best news for spectators is that the upgrades will mean the cars will sound better as the exhaust note of the current version is audibly disappointing!

When I have seen first Fabia RS Rally2, my first question to Skoda engineers was if they can upload a new sound to the car :)

[Jarek Z]

More details about “Package 25” for Škoda Fabia RS Rally2:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/new-%E2%80%9Cpackage-25%E2%80%9D-fabia-set-for-erc-action

[Jarek Z]

https://scontent.fopo4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.75761-15/485705788_18496736809031720_4327044505335890657_n. jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=ujOWTa5CLFYQ7kNvgGwV3JG&_nc_oc=Adn3iCf1UwiKNPxvacyOOfg-hUNrupfetn1LgKpwFr9fA_jXYevOoD5PMjiY9joacKFndqbxIW M2TWOvi7aG0fJA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo4-2.fna&_nc_gid=4ePGWM-kbmnbHSaR6YDz8A&oh=00_AYG8dEkAXVQiNd0H5uIhTRipD0lSJBl-oggBPyvkROtBQg&oe=67E841DD


Is that "coffee & candy" design a new trend in rally liveries? ;)

https://kajto.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rend2.jpg

[RS]

When I have seen first Fabia RS Rally2, my first question to Skoda engineers was if they can upload a new sound to the car :)

I'm really surprised to read these comments, it was a big step forward sound wise compared to the old Fabia R5/Rally2 IMO and much better than for example Citroen C3 Rally 2 which sounds like an old canal boat.

https://youtu.be/8bpF6kGy-Pw?si=QNwexUUuETVt-UCT

Surprised we haven't seen any videos of the updated car testing, they said 12 drivers tried it!

[tbazsi95]

Skoda upgrades:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm9QidlXIAAJHid?format=jpg&name=medium

Video about these Fabia RS Rally2 upgrades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XODsXHiezS8

[tbazsi95]

VIDEO: The Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, now with a more pronounced engine note. ��➡️ �� Thank you, rally fans, for your feedback!
*New exhaust and exhaust manifold, resulting in better engine performance and sound, are available as part of the Packet 25.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtL719oXo9/

[Jarek Z]

Repsol back in rallying! Together with Alejandro Cachon in WRC2:

https://www.caranddriver.com/es/motorsport/a64406312/deja-vu-repsol-regresa-wrc-toyota-alejandro-cachon-carlos-sainz/

https://www.boxrepsol.com/es/rally/repsol-y-toyota-vuelven-a-unir-sus-caminos-en-el-mundial-de-rallies/

[Jarek Z]

Which livery do you prefer though?

The new:

https://bxrepsol.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/static/2025/04/07140936/carru1.png

or the old one? :)

https://nfspolska.pl/showroom/photos/need-for-speed-2018-04-03-fa27ecc7e091639ae325afa8bb32207b-1.jpg

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Working four jobs, 18 hours a day to reach the WRC - Mathieu Franceschi:

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/working-four-jobs-18-hours-a-day-to-reach-the-wrc/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR408_DBI-NJtI2jtHkEkO7fV53l18EEwypk1KKbOy-VUFZoQeimExoGYWT0Yw_aem_4dfah-U-IMFXpNzR7_W-8w

[Andre Oliveira]

Marco Bulacia

And it’ll be back-to-back with my brother!

I’m happy to announce that, along with my brother Bruno Bulacia, we’re returning to the FIA ​​WRC2 with two Toyota GR Yaris Rally2s, in an exciting program that will take us competing in Europe and South America. Here’s our program, and we hope to see you all cheering us on!

Portugal
Sardegna
Acropolis
Estonia
Finland
Paraguay
Chile

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GovZjz3WUAA-RLW?format=jpg&name=large

[TypeR]

Loubet back to M-Sport, starting his WRC2 season in Portugal

[Andre Oliveira]

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

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good to see him back and to have another M-Sport Fiesta in WRC2.

https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/loubet-makes-surprise-return-to-m-sport/