[ERC] Rally Hungary 2025

[Jarek Z]

Rally Hungary will be the second round of ERC 2025.

Key facts:

Date: 09 - 11 MAY 2025
Headquarters: Veszprém
Surface: Gravel
Website: www.rallyhungary.com

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[Jarek Z]

“To finish first, first you have to finish" - says Jon Armstrong:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/armstrong-has-an-erc-plan-

[Fast Eddie WRC]

“To finish first, first you have to finish" - says Jon Armstrong:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/armstrong-has-an-erc-plan-

Indeed. He's shown very good pace but needs to cut out the mistakes to get the results.

[saco0o]

i was reading about the 40k that skoda is 'paying' to their top 3 drivers in each round. but reading this i understood that its not actual cash, its 'discount' for new parts bought with the skoda motorsport. i mean, im all in, for sure. i wish all the brands had more stuff like that, especially in erc and national series, but it was curious to learn that its not aaaactual money hehe
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/first-erc-%C5%A1koda-motorsport-bonus-programme-vouchers-handed-out

[Steve Boyd]

It very rarely is
aaaactual money There's almost always a parts or services deal in there that costs the sponsor less than the headline "value".
In any case, even if it isn't cash it's still help and it's a shame that there isn't as much about as there used to be in years gone by.

[Mark Galea]

The gravel stages in the Hungarian countryside are challenging, and the crowds are usually great. Veszprém as a HQ makes it easy to explore some cool spots around the rally too.

[Jarek Z]

Two Swedish youngsters, Reiersen (21) and Grahn (19), to compete in Rally Hungary:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/swedish-talents-reiersen-and-grahn-get-erc-gravel-adventure

[Jarek Z]

Hungarian star Miklós ‘Mixi’ Csomós joins Team MRF Tyres and switches from Škoda to Citroën:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/it%E2%80%99s-mixi-time-again-in-erc-as-csom%C3%B3s-returns-with-team-mrf-tyres

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Hungarian star Miklós ‘Mixi’ Csomós joins Team MRF Tyres and switches from Škoda to Citroën:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/it%E2%80%99s-mixi-time-again-in-erc-as-csom%C3%B3s-returns-with-team-mrf-tyres

Great to see him again thanks to support from MRF. I really hope he has some good luck and a result his speed deserves.

[Tom206wrc]

Norbert Maior will also run in Hungary ;)

[Andre Oliveira]

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[RS]

Disappointing entry after a strong round one.

[Andre Oliveira]

Amended entry list to order Roope Korhonen as number 1.

[PLuto]

Disappointing entry after a strong round one.

I must say that I am quite positively surprised. I expected it much worse...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This shows pretty much the regulars for the ERC season without the 'big name' extras we saw at Rally Sierra Morena.

The locals here are pretty quick though, so it's still going to be really competitive.

[PLuto]

This shows pretty much the regulars for the ERC season without the 'big name' extras we saw at Rally Sierra Morena.

The locals here are pretty quick though, so it's still going to be really competitive.

Problem is that there is not so many drivers doing full season. Lot of them is doing only selected events...

[Tom206wrc]

Overall an interesting entrylist though, especially in Junior ERC and 2WD ;)

Interesting Romanian promising driver Cristian Sugar is in Junior ERC for the first time(last year in the belgian Clio Cup he was really fast) :cool:

[tbazsi95]

Ex-Seb Ogier C3WRC tested in Hungary for ERC Rally Hungary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RyApHdNpBY

[Andre Oliveira]

Wrong.
Test for national event of Rally Hungary.

[wyler]

Overall an interesting entrylist though, especially in Junior ERC and 2WD ;)

Interesting Romanian promising driver Cristian Sugar is in Junior ERC for the first time(last year in the belgian Clio Cup he was really fast) :cool:

also a pretty decent number of rally3, looks like the category is growing.

[tbazsi95]

Wrong.
Test for national event of Rally Hungary.

True, but if you visit ERC Rally Hungary, you will this car on the same stages as ERC field.

[Jarek Z]

Disappointing entry after a strong round one.

Really? I think this is all we can ask for, considering the current condition of the rally sport.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Marczyk & Tempestini got gravel practice at Rally Adriatico this weekend...

https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/91681-rally-adriatico-2025/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Event preview:

https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/event-preview:-erc-switches-to-gravel-for-super-tough-rally-hungary

“The race is a bit later than last year, so the stages will be even more challenging with the heat, so I’m expecting a survival race,” says Mixi Csomós. “The winner will not necessarily be the fastest driver, but the one who makes the fewest mistakes. And that’s very important, because there are 10 or 15 drivers who have a chance of winning.”

[TWRC]

Event preview:

https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/event-preview:-erc-switches-to-gravel-for-super-tough-rally-hungary

“The race is a bit later than last year, so the stages will be even more challenging with the heat, so I’m expecting a survival race,” says Mixi Csomós. “The winner will not necessarily be the fastest driver, but the one who makes the fewest mistakes. And that’s very important, because there are 10 or 15 drivers who have a chance of winning.”

Weather forecast currently says mostly dry weather, with 14-17°C, so last year's heat will not be a factor. Also, there was plenty of rain so far, and will be some still until the weekend, which can be even more tricky on these stages than the heat.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

PET videos show the conditions...

Some muddy...

https://youtu.be/adxiC7Javg8?si=GNJQXJJvk55pRNMr

https://youtu.be/stgjviwCJl8?si=75KhinjgZNlpcW_T

Dry & dusty for Turan...

https://youtu.be/g7uSGh5DmiI?si=EMFwka-JNWdWan23

[Jarek Z]

also a pretty decent number of rally3, looks like the category is growing.

Yes, according to the article at https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/bertalan-steps-up-for-home-erc3-counter it's a record 13 crews in ERC3 and many of them are very young.

[saco0o]

do we know if some other channels are also broadcasting stuff? the fb page seem less active than the UK< Polish and Scandinavian rounds (who were always doing livestreams) https://www.facebook.com/rallyhungarycom

[Jarek Z]

There is a live broadcast from the qualifying stage tomorrow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAYVuyBsAnw

[Fast Eddie WRC]

do we know if some other channels are also broadcasting stuff? the fb page seem less active than the UK< Polish and Scandinavian rounds (who were always doing livestreams) https://www.facebook.com/rallyhungarycom

If you pay for Rally.tv for a month you'll get this rally and Royal Rally Scandinavia at the end of May too.

[Jarek Z]

Some strange machines at the recce in Hungary...
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=480105715125728

[Fast Eddie WRC]

More driver's testing...

https://youtu.be/xj3R2OPCVfA?si=a0mWYJpob4D9Fyse

[tbazsi95]

Miklos Csomos' PET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iki_j1iNlvY

[tbazsi95]

Some strange machines at the recce in Hungary...
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=480105715125728

Officially this place is a shooting range (called Lőtér in hungarian) and used by military forces.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Practice times:

https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/91614-rally-hungary-2025/

[Jarek Z]

So who will win? I think the fight wil be between Armstrong, Csomos, Ostberg and Marczyk. Don't know what to think about Korhonen.

[Jarek Z]

There is a live broadcast from the qualifying stage tomorrow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAYVuyBsAnw

Qualifying stage starts at 14:00.

[saco0o]

nice little stage. very 'wrc'ISH. but the R5 are looking great in it!

[saco0o]

ahh I thought i'd see the rally4 lancia on the open broadcast. they brought some car, right?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice close times bodes well for a great battle.

Korhonen is fast but Armstrong was fast on FP and on the QS even with a tyre off the rim. A shame for Philio Allen on QS as he was quick in practice. He is a bit crazy though.

I just hope that punctures dont decide who wins.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

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[htr]

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Shame for Csomos on SS2. A good result already ruined.

[Morte66]

This one seems to be all about punctures.

[Jarek Z]

Yes, 4 punctures already on SS3 :(

[tbazsi95]

Santa is here in Hungary :D
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[Fast Eddie WRC]

I just hope that punctures dont decide who wins.

So far the top guys not affected.

[Jarek Z]

Santa is here in Hungary :D
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But even Santa can't help - Frigyes out and Csomos out (after 2 punctures)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS4 Top4 all within by 0.6s !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Frigyes out and Csomos out (after 2 punctures)

What a shame for the locals and especially for Csomos on his local rally.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS4 Top4 all within by 0.6s !

SS5 even closer... Armstrong & Mabellini with the same time !

Also Armstrong's first fastest gravel stage in ERC.

[archie106]

Big shame for Armstrong, two punctures in one stage is very unlucky.

Impressed with Korhonens attitude, very mature driving.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Big shame for Armstrong, two punctures in one stage is very unlucky.


Sorry I jinxed him.

[COD]

If you have a second puncture on the same stage and do not wait for following car to pass before starting again after the change, is Armstrong the biggest asshole of rallying? Discuss

[NoBudgetWRT]

If you have a second puncture on the same stage and do not wait for following car to pass before starting again after the change, is Armstrong the biggest asshole of rallying? Discuss

Was thinking the same

[Jarek Z]

After the first puncture he did wait, didn't he?

[Jarek Z]

I don't know how it works, but Korhonen's time on SS6 was corrected. He didn't lose much.

[archie106]

It depends on whether Armstrong had been told that Korhonen was there - no point waiting if something had happened to Korhonen earlier in the stage.

At least the times have been corrected now.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Armstrong said last night,
“The conditions were quite rough. The first puncture was in the rough section but then the second one we were stuck in dust and going slowly and I don’t even know what happened there. To get two in the one stage is pretty unlucky. I don’t know what the game plan is now but it is a big shame as everything was going quite well.”

[Jarek Z]

Highlights from day 2. I really like those stages! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQTP8YNu9kk

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Woah some stage this, all kinds of action.

[focus206]

So many punctures in these stages...

[Corcaíoch]

Had been some great battles, shame to see it turn in to a puncture lottery instead

[Fast Eddie WRC]

At least the lead battle continues with both suffering similar time losses.

[saco0o]

Armstrong should be on the top of this rally, man!
and Korhonen? he is wrc material eh?
happy to see McRae on the R5. he was sooo behind yesterday but almost in p10
same for Jos, almost in p10! thats cool!
not sure they wil catch the local guy tho

[Dimitris]

What the hell

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

Now Mabellini out. What a shame for him and depriving us of a final stage shootout.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Armstrong should be on the top of this rally, man!


Right on cue, he sets fastest time on SS12.

One day his luck will change.

[saco0o]

mads saying he almost retired (career) last year. hope he can get some good results this season to make he more excited to continue

[Jarek Z]

Armstrong should be on the top of this rally, man!

Maybe he should listen to his own words? ;)


“To finish first, first you have to finish" - says Jon Armstrong:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/armstrong-has-an-erc-plan-

[Jarek Z]

What the hell

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A miracle in Hungary! :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

A miracle in Hungary! :)

Another miracle ? Philip Allen won the Power Stage, pushing Armstrong into 2nd.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Maybe he should listen to his own words? ;)

He made no mistakes here, just got the punctures.

[Jarek Z]

Nice rally! I really liked the stages on Saturday, but didn't like Sunday's "puncture lottery".

[Jarek Z]

Highlights from the final day of Rally Hungary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa_m96Wt7sc

[COD]

He made no mistakes here, just got the punctures.

Puctures rarely just happen, driver is most of the time at least partly to blame