[ERC] Croatia Rally 2025

[Jarek Z]

Croatia Rally is the last round of the European Championship.

This rally will decide about:
1) The winner of ERC
2) The winner of ERC3
3) The winner of ERC4
4) The winner of Master ERC

Key Facts:

Date: 03 - 05 October 2025
Headquarters: Zagreb, Croatia
Stages: 10 (180.72 km)
Surface: Tarmac
Website: www.rally-croatia.com

Previous winners:

2021 Sébastien Ogier Toyota Yaris WRC
2022 Kalle Rovanperä Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
2023 Elfyn Evans Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
2024 Sébastien Ogier Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

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[Jarek Z]

Current situation in the championship:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/three-way-title-decider-in-store-after-ceredigion-delivers-action-aplenty

[Sal yet again]

Could be an absolute barnstormer or a damp squib if one of the top two go out early! Armstrong really is a long shot but stranger things have happened..

[Kenneth]

Both must retire and Amstrong must win + get 2 PS points to have the Championship. Would be great, pity that his start of the season wasn't good, there would be amazing fight now.

[Jarek Z]

Change of plans in Abramowski's camp. As the winner of Fiesta Trophy, he was supposed to drive Ford Fiesta Rally2. Unfortunately, his ERC3 title is still undecided, so he stays in Fiesta Rally3.
Fiesta Rally2 drive is hoing to be postponed until next year.

[Jarek Z]

If you like maths, you can analyze all the possibilities :)

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[PLuto]

Entry list to Croatia Rally will be really nice. Some usual ERC drivers are returning after missing in Ceredigion, some drivers are going to test before WRC Croatia 2026...

[Jarek Z]

A warm-up for Croatia Rally:

Mabellini is second in Rally 1000 Miglia:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/91717-rally-1000-miglia-2025/

and Marczyk wins Rally Silesia:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/91795-rajd-slaska-2025/

[Andre Oliveira]

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[Fast Eddie WRC]

A big entry here, I hope it doesn't affect the Title fight too much. A lot of returning guys will be fast with nothing to lose.

[PLuto]

And there is lot of drivers who are using it as a test for WRC Croatia 2026...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

It's a pity everyone has to be an ERC Entry (for priority) when most people wont be interested in scoring points. But they will still take points off the ERC guys fighting for the Title...

[Jarek Z]

Very interesting entry list. I didn't expect it in the last round of the championship.

[Andre Oliveira]

61 Adrien Fourmaux / Alex Coria

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[PLuto]

Very interesting entry list. I didn't expect it in the last round of the championship.

I expected it because lot of drivers from WRC2 were talking through the season that they want to start there as preparation for 2026...

[saco0o]

ah cmon put adrian in a R5 ffs lol

[PLuto]

ah cmon put adrian in a R5 ffs lol

He is not going there to compete or fight for win, he is going there mainly to test and collect data...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Which car is he going to use, the 2025 one and see if he can get comfortable in it ?

[Jarek Z]

Event preview - who can win what and how?
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/event-preview:-erc-title-chase-goes-down-to-the-wire-in-croatia

[Jarek Z]

Fresh interview with Andrea Mabellini:
https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/andrea-mabellini-we-want-to-win-the-title-then-well-see/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNHyplleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBVTHAz SWp2RlJ3V2JaeFQ1AR7fWfW8qtjEBj_k7M7fzzGeS2Dne3le6q 5OKPIbm00sFqOCgl4Je9aRGzy7sw_aem_CL8BnGgfiWAB_zt8U r-2KA

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Pre-event test of Romet Jürgenson and Jon Armstrong:

https://youtu.be/LHFijKvcesg?si=b4yIzH4cwHifbF7r

[saco0o]

Pre-event test of Romet Jürgenson and Jon Armstrong:

https://youtu.be/LHFijKvcesg?si=b4yIzH4cwHifbF7r

aaahh the noise!
and the fiesta looks even better on these liveries that are not liveries

[Sal yet again]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/91618-croatia-rally-2025/

Marczyk setting the pace so far in quali

[Fast Eddie WRC]

https://www.ewrc-results.com/shake/91618-croatia-rally-2025/

Marczyk setting the pace so far in quali

He was fastest in free practice too, he's looking strong here.

A quali mistake by Mabellini puts him down in 8th which isnt good with all the cuts and pollution.

[PLuto]

And Nikolay Gryazin is not starting.

[skarderud]

Quite decent from Østberg also!

Sent fra min SM-S901B via Tapatalk

[focus206]

It's Marczyk's title to lose

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mixed from the M-Sport drivers..
Romet Jürgenson went off in practice and couldn't qualify, but Jon Armstrong put in a solid 5th fastest time.

Jon should go quite well after his 1st and 2nd places on the last two ERC events.

[saco0o]

ahh fellas, its going to be an intense weekend. jon need a sh1t ton of luck
hoping for the best!

[Jarek Z]

It's Marczyk's title to lose

It's not that easy. With dropped scores it's just 2 points between him and Mabellini. It's almost nothing.

[focus206]

It's not that easy. With dropped scores it's just 2 points between him and Mabellini. It's almost nothing.

Oh right, I forgot about the dropped score, then it's closer. I still think Marczyk is the favourite though

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Big cuts !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G2V2yiwXcAAcmdn?format=jpg&name=small

[Jarek Z]

Croatia Rally is the last round of the European Championship.

This rally will decide about:
4) The winner of Master ERC

Decided!
https://www.facebook.com/FIAERC/posts/pfbid02y7EDZvtQSaaxPtdmXyw5ja9Tzj7TzEja4XJhnjDjFzS pLj8W1gb9Ga5c3kE9FZcZl

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[Jarek Z]

Very nice joint interview with Miko Marczyk, Andrea Mabellini and Jon Armstrong, at 50:54 :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYDRumJzr9Y&t=3044s

[realtimati]

Big cuts !


Romet is 25th on the road, he needs big balls and all the luck he can get haha.

[Morte66]

Looks like there might be some weather tomorrow.

[Morte66]

Forza, Andrea e Virgi!

[Morte66]

Well, I don't think Matulka's getting that back on the road.

[Morte66]

Forza, Andrea e Virgi!

Looks like it's uphill for them. :( 15 seconds down, dirty road, and unexplained vibrations in the car.

[Morte66]

And Cais had the left rear off the rim, minor damage to the rim.

[focus206]

Nice tribute to Mads for his 300th rally

[TypeR]

i know it is just stage 1, but still two Fords in top5, love it :D

E: after ss3 Armstrong is leading by 22.5s

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What a morning loop by Jon Armstrong, absolutely outstanding !

[archie106]

Fantastic pace from Romet, 24th on the road and setting similar pace to everybody except Armstrong.

They've obviously found a cracking setup for the Fiesta.

[Morte66]

Marczyk has a small detour and drops behind Mabellini. Game on...

Whatever Armstrong had for breakfast, I need it on weekdays.

[Morte66]

Uh, Mabellini off they say. Oh well.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

What a shame.

Armstrong with a puncture too but late in the stage.

[saco0o]

this is getting intense... i dont know by memory the points these guys are fighting for.
jon is doing what he need to do so far, eh

[WRCStan]

this is getting intense... i dont know by memory the points these guys are fighting for.
jon is doing what he need to do so far, eh

So is Miko and he doesn't need PS points, even if Jon wins rally and PS. I think.

[archie106]

If Miko finishes 5th with no ps points and Jon wins with 5 ps points, they will be tied after drop scores. Does anybody know who would take the championship in that situation?

[TypeR]

If Jon doesn't take the stage win, Jurgenson does :D
Go Ford!

[NoBudgetWRT]

If Miko finishes 5th with no ps points and Jon wins with 5 ps points, they will be tied after drop scores. Does anybody know who would take the championship in that situation?

Jon because of rally wins

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Why is Marczyk so slow, is it worse now being first on the road. Or is he just being careful ?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

If Jon doesn't take the stage win, Jurgenson does :D

Go Ford !

Team MRF drivers are not doing too well either.
Could M-Sport still pip them for the Teams title ?!

[Danny0405]

Why is Marczyk so slow, is it worse now being first on the road. Or is he just being careful ?

Not possible that it is only coming of being careful; with the worst result not being counted, he does not have enough margin on Armstrong if Jon wins
If Amstrong does 30+5, Marczyk must either:
- finish 5th with no PS point
- finish 6th with at least 1 PS point
- finish 7th with at least 3 PS point
- finish 8th with winning the PS

With 15s before SS5 from 7th and 8th, he can’t afford such a big loss.


Technical issue?

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Another great time by Armstrong. What a day he's had !

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Team MRF drivers are not doing too well either.
Could M-Sport still pip them for the Teams title ?!

Now a MRF tyre puncture for Cais and dropping lots of time and places.

[saco0o]

andrea is outttt

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Why is Marczyk so slow, is it worse now being first on the road. Or is he just being careful ?

In the media zone he seemed to confirm my thoughts - the road conditions on the second loop were so different and he didnt know what the new the lines would be with the cuts. He was also careful in this situation not to go off the road.

[Jarek Z]

andrea is outttt

Yes, he lost his chances for the title, even when he re-joins the rally tomorrow.

[Jarek Z]

Technical issue?

No, Marczyk has no technical issues. In one of the interviews he said that he expected much more dirty roads and made his pace notes with such approach in his mind. But that doesn't explain why he was so slow in the second loop.

Is it true that rain is expected tomorrow?

[Rallyper]

No one talks about Mille Johansson? Why? He does more than good, today.

[Morte66]

Is it true that rain is expected tomorrow?

Heavy rain. But, I think we've heard that before, including in Croatia, and had it mostly dry.

[Jarek Z]

Highlights of the day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLE1nSZ3oQk

[Jarek Z]

Andrea Mabellini - the end of a dream:
https://www.facebook.com/MabelliniAndrea/posts/pfbid0KULcQhRXJRyeTSdLWtdME3Ckv4WgeQDQcHyZQJApyVrZ QbX4DKaz1U1kgE1HmYPal?__cft__[0]=AZVPoLAPYhPnOMErMAvBxS0ZHIjDYL4rJE5-fZFr1BznWu6ndLxDu_htftUJ714uxycKnQPR62vDGEkrCn8f1A hufzIxZb-2geOfpcYM_wO7IOrrhqFjbIL66xZBZILYfWz8ORyFTv7XHwmrd Ste3Z2yJVBBeyFdjLgignUO9kPpnw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

[saco0o]

exciting exciting! i felt sad for andrea, hope he comes back next year! and then 2027 its wrc with R5 cars! oi oi oi!
but eh, im team "ARMY"STRONG for this season finale. go go go

[Rallyper]

No one talks about Mille Johansson? Why? He does more than good, today.

I can start:

Mille off road on first stage on Sunday... :(

[Jarek Z]

Heavy rain. But, I think we've heard that before, including in Croatia, and had it mostly dry.

And, according to ewrc-results.com, heavy rain has come indeed.

[PLuto]

And, according to ewrc-results.com, heavy rain has come indeed.

Not only according to ewrc-results. It was clear for a long time it will be raining on Sunday. It was raining for whole night, so completely different conditions than yesterday...

[Jarek Z]

And, in those conditions, Marczyk wins the first stage of the day.

[tbazsi95]

Now Michelin stocks is going up after this Marczky interview :D

[NoBudgetWRT]

And Marczyk on podium after Virves off

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Armstrong back to being fastest on SS8 showing what's possible even on Pirelli's.

Beating the Michelin guys and his team mate by 20s. What a rain meister !

[Jarek Z]

Virves goes off the road and loses his 3rd position to Miko.

[Jarek Z]

So many "adventures" in this rally!

Antal Kovacs from Hungary (Hyundai) out of the rally.

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[Jarek Z]

So many adventures...

https://www.ewrc-results.com/quickp/91618_ae8b10aa-cc08-4eaa-97ad-54f25faab06c.jpg

[Jarek Z]

So many "adventures"...

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[Jarek Z]

And another "adventure":

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[Jarek Z]

Only two contenders left:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1176407684345642

[TypeR]

If I'm correct then Championship standing before PS:
1) Marczyk 146 - 13(worst rally) + 21(3.) = 154
2) Armstrong 113 - 0(dns) + 30(1.) = 143

Marczyk can basically cruise thru the PS to secure the title(ca 2min gap to 5th if Armstrong takes extra 5p)

[saco0o]

ehh, miko is having a good sunday
PS to go only

i thought he was the current polish champ too, but just understood thats hes not

[EstWRC]

Jürgenson is a great talent

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Awesome job by Jon Armstrong doing everything he could to push Marczyk.

[TypeR]

Armstrong and Ford another win
Marczyk ERC champ

Croatia, especially rainy, is awesome rally

E: M-Sport no champ

[tbazsi95]

Happy to see M-Sport and Fiesta Rally2 performance with proper crew.

[meh]

I like that Marczyk took the title by showing the performance today, not just hoping that there are enough mistakes by others.

Armstrong is a winner as well, having won the rally. Not winning the championship most likely is not disappointing, as the chance for it was quite low, but he gave everything to give the chance a chance.

Nice to see Virves and Jürgenson on pace, gives some hope for the future. Some mistakes here and there took away the podium chance.

Also nice to see old fox Ostberg still in shape enough to fight for the podium, a period when it felt like he was a bit lost on the field.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

2 Wins in a row and the first driver to win two ERC events in over two years !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G2fv6xXXQAAx52H?format=jpg&name=small

[PLuto]

Armstrong and Ford another win
Marczyk ERC champ
M-Sport teams champ

Croatia, especially rainy, is awesome rally

Team champion is Team MRF Tyres, not M-Sport.

[Jarek Z]

Uff... fortunately, on Sunday the real Miko was back! :)

Congratulations on winning the title!
As the fourth Polish driver in the history, following Zasada, Hołowczyc and Kajetanowicz.

[Jarek Z]

M-Sport teams champ

No. Apparently, MRF wins Teams Championship:
"Team MRF Tyres clinched the FIA European Rally Championship for Teams ahead of M-Sport-Ford World Rally Team. Pirelli secured its first FIA European Rally Championship for Tyre Suppliers, defeating inaugural winner Michelin in the process."

Source:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/breaking-news:-marczyk-is-the-erc-champion-

[TypeR]

Indeed MRF won it.. lucky guys.
Didn't know that Virves and Marczyk didn't drive for team points.. Ja

[saco0o]

i remember saying "jon is not there yet" right before the uk round, and now this! 2 wins against the title contenders
thats really nice!
miko last win was in 2022, right? but this year's consistence paid of! always happy for the fella winning the ERC cuz imo its the coolest rally title at the moment
already waiting for 26!! what a great season we just watched... AGAIN.
longlive erc

[Jarek Z]

After his crash Andrea Mabellini said:

"Miko doesn’t have all the time the same speed as us, but he never made a mistake. They both deserve [the title] but we were also deserving it."

Source:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/erc-ace-mabellini:-%E2%80%9Cit%E2%80%99s-the-end-of-our-dream%E2%80%9D

[Fast Eddie WRC]

No. Apparently, MRF wins Teams Championship:
"Team MRF Tyres clinched the FIA European Rally Championship for Teams ahead of M-Sport-Ford World Rally Team.

Source:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/breaking-news:-marczyk-is-the-erc-champion-

But by just 2 points. Plus MRF had way more drivers in the ERC this year while M-Sport had just Armstrong and a couple of events with Jurgensson.

Anyway, I think they proved enough and that the venerable Fiesta Rally2 is still a very capable contender.

[Jarek Z]

Final Day Highlights | ERC Croatia Rally 2025:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdyVS3UAHy0

[Jarek Z]

But by just 2 points. Plus MRF had way more drivers in the ERC this year while M-Sport had just Armstrong and a couple of events with Jurgensson.

But seriously, how many drivers did MRF have?
Simone Tempestini
Stephane Lefebvre
Roope Korhonen
Martins Sesks
Lauri Joona
Callum Devine
Frank Tore Larsen
Miklos Csomos
is that all? :)

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[PLuto]

But seriously, how many drivers did MRF have?
Simone Tempestini
Stephane Lefebvre
Roope Korhonen
Martins Sesks
Lauri Joona
Callum Devine
Frank Tore Larsen
Miklos Csomos
is that all? :)


In fact there were two different MRF teams. But you forgot for example to Chris Ingram or Max McRae.

[Jarek Z]

One hell of a tricky corner!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfUCL1ZVqfw

[TypeR]

But seriously, how many drivers did MRF have?
Simone Tempestini
Stephane Lefebvre
Roope Korhonen
Martins Sesks
Lauri Joona
Callum Devine
Frank Tore Larsen
Miklos Csomos



Erik Cais
James Williams
Jan Solans
Benjamin Korhola

[saco0o]

hmmmmmmm jurgenson raced under msport team? idk why i kept thinking he was on the redgrey team, even his car is red and.... gr...darkblue? what? now im confused . help haha

mads on a lancia next year or naaah?

[TypeR]

hmmmmmmm jurgenson raced under msport team? idk why i kept thinking he was on the redgrey team, even his car is red and.... gr...darkblue? what? now im confused . help haha


Dark blue and orange - FIA Rallystar colours.

[saco0o]

One hell of a tricky corner!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfUCL1ZVqfw

they pushing the coolest lancia of the weekend. awesome and heartbreaking at the same time

[Jarek Z]

ehh, miko is having a good sunday
PS to go only

i thought he was the current polish champ too, but just understood thats hes not

Marczyk was Polish champion is 2019 and 2021. Since then he hasn't been competing in Poland on a regular basis, only when he needs a warm-up before ERC or WRC round.

[Morte66]

I filed Armstrong under "fast, may one day stay on the road". Well, he's getting there. I wonder whether WRC2 would make sense for him next year. I think... not quite.

Congratulations to Marczyk, he did stay on the road and earned his reward.

Hopefully Andrea and Virgi will be back next year.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I filed Armstrong under "fast, may one day stay on the road". Well, he's getting there. I wonder whether WRC2 would make sense for him next year. I think... not quite.

.

To be fair Jon didnt have much experience in the Rally2 Car with just one year before this season.

A few mistakes were inevitable but he's learned from them and had a great second half of 2025.

[Jarek Z]

I can start:

Mille off road on first stage on Sunday... :(

He may have gone off road in Croatia and didn't achieve much in ERC that weekend, but today Mille Johansson is the winner of Junior WRC! Congratulations! :)
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/from-junior-erc-champion-to-world-champion*-for-johansson