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PLuto
7th October 2025, 11:28
I think we can start also with this thread. Calendar is expected to be confirmed on WMSC on 16th October.
Sal yet again
7th October 2025, 12:44
Will be interesting to see how many cars Lancia have ready for the season start and who will jump ship or stop with their Fabia and Yaris
manthey
7th October 2025, 19:19
Ostberg on Lancia Y HF
htr
7th October 2025, 20:15
Will there be any changes? Croatia goes wrc... something else
WRCStan
7th October 2025, 20:18
Rumour is no Roma but Sardegna...
saco0o
7th October 2025, 21:20
any guesses on the calendar?
poland, sweden, czechia, hungary will probably be there, right? (4)
a return to latvia?
will the uk keep the round even with so little entries?
sardegna could be expensive too, is it worth it?
spain? or could portugal have a shoot somewhere else?
its probably some of these, right? france you fellas suggested is a no no
pedro16
8th October 2025, 02:32
Rome stays. The switch with Sardegna is only in 2027.
Poland might be back to Silesia next year according to local news.
If that happens, Latvia and Portugal should be the main candidates to replace Croatia. A gravel round is needed.
Ceredigion? Who knows?
The rest should remain the same.
Andre Oliveira
8th October 2025, 07:29
Fafe in.
7/11 October
saco0o
8th October 2025, 12:25
spain, hungary, polska, czechia, sweden, portugal, latvia, italy is my guess then!
PLuto
8th October 2025, 17:31
Barum Czech Rally Zlín just confirmed the date for next year - https://www.czechrally.com/en/27278n-the-55th-barum-czech-rally-zlin-knows-its-exact-date
Jarek Z
8th October 2025, 19:54
19-year-old Markas Buteikis, driving the Ford Fiesta Rally4, won the Lithuanian Rally4 Trophy championship and secured the 80 000 € scholarship for his Junior ERC 2026 campaign:
https://www.facebook.com/MSportPoland/posts/pfbid0tKQHEDDcyjZEcLkH1uE9F24Msd4dSoiV1fMkk3uXzA59 9CGDQByg9ZXGhi8J7Pxel
saco0o
9th October 2025, 19:58
i keep seeing gigi gali doing some stunts in rally stages with a citroen R5... is this one event and the algorhythm is making it look like somethig more to me or was there any news on him coming back to do more rallies? i mean, i dont even know if hes doing rallies nowadays
WRCStan
9th October 2025, 21:22
i keep seeing gigi gali doing some stunts in rally stages with a citroen R5... is this one event and the algorhythm is making it look like somethig more to me or was there any news on him coming back to do more rallies? i mean, i dont even know if hes doing rallies nowadays
Was it a C3 WRC at Rally Legend last weekend? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBKb-Lxq9n4
Probably just the one event? Italians here will know more.
PLuto
9th October 2025, 23:38
i keep seeing gigi gali doing some stunts in rally stages with a citroen R5... is this one event and the algorhythm is making it look like somethig more to me or was there any news on him coming back to do more rallies? i mean, i dont even know if hes doing rallies nowadays
Galli didnt do a proper rally since 2008. Only few "shows" or zero car...
saco0o
11th October 2025, 19:19
chris ingram all happy in that extreme-H event in saudi arabia saying that thing fits him and he would love to do that
bleeeeeeeeeeeh
wyler
12th October 2025, 10:45
Was it a C3 WRC at Rally Legend last weekend? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBKb-Lxq9n4
Probably just the one event? Italians here will know more.
he did only promo/show stuff and a project with a rx kia rio
he indeed was at rally legend
Fast Eddie WRC
12th October 2025, 11:13
chris ingram all happy in that extreme-H event in saudi arabia saying that thing fits him and he would love to do that
bleeeeeeeeeeeh
Hmmm, that's worrying.
So many false starts for him in WRC2 makes me doubting he'll ever have a proper serious full season there. Or even back in ERC.
WRCStan
12th October 2025, 13:30
he did only promo/show stuff and a project with a rx kia rio
he indeed was at rally legend
He launched a YT channel and had a camera following him, it could have been a signal. We can dream.
Andre Oliveira
16th October 2025, 16:40
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G3ZS_sDWIAsLR_F?format=jpg&name=large
saco0o
16th October 2025, 17:58
"safe bet", which is good.
Sal yet again
20th October 2025, 10:40
ECR related but concerning the Historic ERC, have seen some chatter about changes to be made to the classes etc however has anyone heard anything about the calendar for 2026?
PLuto
20th October 2025, 13:21
ECR related but concerning the Historic ERC, have seen some chatter about changes to be made to the classes etc however has anyone heard anything about the calendar for 2026?
There is own thread for ERC Historic - https://www.motorsportforums.com/showthread.php?41052-ERC-Historic
Jarek Z
10th November 2025, 18:41
18-year-old Estonian rally driver Jaspar Vaher will contest a mix of WRC2, ERC and national rallies in 2026 in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2.
source:
https://www.facebook.com/DirtFishRally/posts/toyota-has-signed-18-year-old-estonian-rally-prodigy-jaspar-vaher-to-its-wrc-cha/1245466527609597/
PLuto
11th November 2025, 11:44
18-year-old Estonian rally driver Jaspar Vaher will contest a mix of WRC2, ERC and national rallies in 2026 in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2.
source:
https://www.facebook.com/DirtFishRally/posts/toyota-has-signed-18-year-old-estonian-rally-prodigy-jaspar-vaher-to-its-wrc-cha/1245466527609597/
I think that biggest problem of this Challenge Programme is their choice of events. Also if you look to previous years, they were choosing (sometimes strange) events in different countries and different championships. So drivers arrived there, usually showed nothing and moved to another event. They are forgetting one important thing - if you want to be champion, you need also to know how to fight for position in the championship. Especially for your mind is different if you come to the event and are there only to gain experience or if you are fighting for the best position in the championship. For a long time I am saying that for them should be better to do one championship regurarly and then add some other events to gain more experience.
Steve Boyd
12th November 2025, 00:53
I think that biggest problem of this Challenge Programme is their choice of events. Also if you look to previous years, they were choosing (sometimes strange) events in different countries and different championships. So drivers arrived there, usually showed nothing and moved to another event. They are forgetting one important thing - if you want to be champion, you need also to know how to fight for position in the championship. Especially for your mind is different if you come to the event and are there only to gain experience or if you are fighting for the best position in the championship. For a long time I am saying that for them should be better to do one championship regurarly and then add some other events to gain more experience.
Something like a full British Championship (with its mixture of gravel & tarmac) plus selected WRC2 & ERC rounds that fit between the British rounds, perhaps?
PLuto
12th November 2025, 12:01
Something like a full British Championship (with its mixture of gravel & tarmac) plus selected WRC2 & ERC rounds that fit between the British rounds, perhaps?
British Championship was not so big highlight in last years, but yes, something like that.
saco0o
12th November 2025, 14:30
if you want to be champion, you need also to know how to fight for position in the championship. Especially for your mind is different if you come to the event and are there only to gain experience or if you are fighting for the best position in the championship. For a long time I am saying that for them should be better to do one championship regurarly and then add some other events to gain more experience.
this!
Steve Boyd
12th November 2025, 23:58
British Championship was not so big highlight in last years, but yes, something like that.
I agree, but with a few more "young guns" like Vaher the British Championship could become a lot more interesting.
PLuto
13th November 2025, 11:26
I agree, but with a few more "young guns" like Vaher the British Championship could become a lot more interesting.
Every addition driver is making every championship more interesting. But British Championship should focus to bring all top drivers from UK/Ireland as a priority...
Steve Boyd
14th November 2025, 00:19
But British Championship should focus to bring all top drivers from UK/Ireland as a priority...
They lost that when they tried to market the championship as a stepping stone to ERC & WRC. Back in the Gp4, GpB and early GpA days there were plenty who had a career in the BRC. Now, once people have had a couple of seasons, they either move up or retire. If they could recreate the idea that you could be a rally success if you stayed in BRC for many years I'm sure it would improve the entry, but to do that they need to raise the profile amongst the general public so that sponsors have something worth supporting.
Tom206wrc
15th November 2025, 11:25
Tom Heindrichs in Junior ERC with Opel, Gianandrea Pisani in ERC 2WD with Lancia(possibly with Michelin tyres) :cool:
Co-driven
15th November 2025, 14:17
Mabellini and Dei Ceci should also be with Lancia in ERC (Rally2 and Rally4).
Tom206wrc
15th November 2025, 15:09
So WRC2 + ERC for Andrea Mabellini :confused:
Jarek Z
16th November 2025, 18:55
ERC Fiesta Rally3 Trophy confirmed for 2026:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/good-things-come-in-three-as-erc-fiesta-rally3-trophy-confirmed-for-2026
Jarek Z
16th November 2025, 19:02
So WRC2 + ERC for Andrea Mabellini :confused:
I don't know that, but I know that the Lancia program will be officially presented on November 18th at Satory, home of Stellantis’ motorsport activities, along with the drivers and the official livery of the Ypsilon HF Integrale Rally2. Maybe we will learn something in 2 days.
Tom206wrc
18th November 2025, 14:13
During the presentation of the Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 today, they only mentionned name of Gianandrea Pisani for ERC 2WD 2026(in the Ypsilon Rally4)...once again, no Andrea Mabellini at all :mark:
wyler
18th November 2025, 14:41
During the presentation of the Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 today, they only mentionned name of Gianandrea Pisani for ERC 2WD 2026(in the Ypsilon Rally4)...once again, no Andrea Mabellini at all :mark:
and no official lancia team in rally2.
Fast Eddie WRC
18th November 2025, 17:57
and no official lancia team in rally2.
Lancia has confirmed the all-new Rally2 contender will be delivered to factory-supported and customer teams in the first quarter of 2026,
wyler
19th November 2025, 09:57
Lancia has confirmed the all-new Rally2 contender will be delivered to factory-supported and customer teams in the first quarter of 2026,
customer, yes. But only factory-backed team in erc will be for pisani in rally4 (team still to be decided with a tender, probably italy based)
Fast Eddie WRC
19th November 2025, 15:43
customer, yes. But only factory-backed team in erc will be for pisani in rally4 (team still to be decided with a tender, probably italy based)
I wouldn't expect a factory-backed Rally2 team in ERC. That will be in WRC2 where their big effort is being made to win the Title for maximum publicity.
rp
2nd December 2025, 14:35
Vatanen & Ford back in the ERC! Ville Vatanen KSM Racing Ford Fiesta Rally3. ERC3 & Fiesta Rally3 Trophy
Jarek Z
2nd December 2025, 21:21
Jakub Matulka would like to continue competing in ERC in 2026.
source:
https://rallypl.com/matulka-celuje-w-starty-w-europie-wywiad/
YerayEcoBoost
2nd December 2025, 22:30
Róbert Kolčák (Chooligan Racing team) will compete in the full ERC 2026 with Hyundai and Michelin Motorsport
AMSS
3rd December 2025, 10:21
Possible winter round in -27 https://rallyjournal.com/big-negotiations-behind-the-scenes-could-finland-host-an-erc-winter-round/
PLuto
3rd December 2025, 16:05
Possible winter round in -27 https://rallyjournal.com/big-negotiations-behind-the-scenes-could-finland-host-an-erc-winter-round/
From my point of view, I dont think it is good for ERC to have winter road in January/February...
AMSS
4th December 2025, 05:19
From my point of view, I dont think it is good for ERC to have winter road in January/February...
The plan is for early March
saco0o
4th December 2025, 20:56
Possible winter round in -27 https://rallyjournal.com/big-negotiations-behind-the-scenes-could-finland-host-an-erc-winter-round/
hmmm does this mean losing the swedish round?
AMSS
5th December 2025, 07:17
hmmm does this mean losing the swedish round?
If you ask me, then no idea *♂️
Andre Oliveira
5th December 2025, 08:28
Rumours about no Rally Hungary. Any idea?
Andre Oliveira
10th December 2025, 18:54
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G71N6TjWkAAARwl?format=jpg&name=medium
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G71N6TiWsAAVDkf?format=jpg&name=large
TWRC
15th December 2025, 06:23
Rumours about no Rally Hungary. Any idea?
Given the state of affairs here, I'd say it is off. Many drivers were arrested some weeks ago for tax evasion, the federation is in shambles, the organizer of the Veszprém Rallys has folded due to held back money etc... We might not even have a national championship next year.
WRC1
15th December 2025, 21:17
Given the state of affairs here, I'd say it is off. Many drivers were arrested some weeks ago for tax evasion, the federation is in shambles, the organizer of the Veszprém Rallys has folded due to held back money etc... We might not even have a national championship next year.
that would be very very sad, as Rally Hungary in Veszprem is the greatest rally in ERC
focus206
15th December 2025, 23:32
Given the state of affairs here, I'd say it is off. Many drivers were arrested some weeks ago for tax evasion, the federation is in shambles, the organizer of the Veszprém Rallys has folded due to held back money etc... We might not even have a national championship next year.
Are there big names of Hungarian rallying among the arrested drivers?
What a shame, the Hungarian round was my favourite in the past years of ERC...
Sal yet again
16th December 2025, 07:28
Funny how bending the law and motorsport seem to be indelibly linked! When I was young it was drivers stealing cars to order for parts to fund their rallying rather than "white collar" crime like tax evasion!
TWRC
16th December 2025, 09:11
Are there big names of Hungarian rallying among the arrested drivers?
What a shame, the Hungarian round was my favourite in the past years of ERC...
In short, yes. There are couple of drivers and a co-driver among them, although in two different cases.
One is a multiple-time ERC podium finisher and started with an orange Yaris and Skoda RS this year
One driver and his daughter with bright yellow Skoda (whose car was already up for sale after their arrest)
One driver who is a Rally Hungary winner, but he never managed to get a national rally championship, and now might never will.
Kenneth
16th December 2025, 09:20
So Herzig, Oilé, Turán
Fast Eddie WRC
16th December 2025, 10:48
Given the state of affairs here, I'd say it is off. Many drivers were arrested some weeks ago for tax evasion, the federation is in shambles, the organizer of the Veszprém Rallys has folded due to held back money etc... We might not even have a national championship next year.
A shame if it's off as it's been a cool rally.
And as its scheduled as the first rally of ERC 2026 is there time for it to be replaced ?
Although I suppose an extra Round could be fitted in later in the year..
Fast Eddie WRC
17th December 2025, 14:57
Škoda continues ERC rewards programme...
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/-koda-continues-erc-rewards-programme
YerayEcoBoost
18th December 2025, 22:25
Portuguese driver Joni Gonçalves will compete in the European Rally Championship in the ERC4 category
https://ralisonline.net/joni-goncalves-aposta-no-europeu-de-ralis-2rm/
Enviado desde mi motorola edge 40 neo mediante Tapatalk
saco0o
19th December 2025, 14:26
supose the new wrc promoter actually takes over on jan 1st 2026, what happens to erc?
cuz redbullgmbh ditched the world rallycross, so the new promoter is not getting that.
erc is also a separated entity from wrc overall and we have no idea if the new promoters want anything with erc
in RX fia took over the promotion.
Andre Oliveira
5th January 2026, 18:51
It looks Hungary will be cancelled.
Jarek Z
6th January 2026, 18:54
The winner of Ford Fiesta Rally3 Cup in Spain will get a prize drive on a round of the European Rally Championship in 2027:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/erc-fiesta-rally3-prize-drive-for-winner-of-new-spanish-reto-series
Andre Oliveira
7th January 2026, 10:24
It looks Hungary will be cancelled.
https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/erc-loses-its-season-opener-rally-hungary/
wwbroe
7th January 2026, 11:55
https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/erc-loses-its-season-opener-rally-hungary/
So, it will be citytrip to Budapest instead, plane was allready booked.;)
Krigen
7th January 2026, 17:11
According to this article https://www.parcferme.no/forhandler-med-fabrikker-om-vm-eventyr/220483 Evind Brynildsen will not do Norwegian championchip this year, he has sold his Toyota Yaris GR2, and is in talks with Hyundai, Skoda and Ford about doing a full season in ERC or WRC 2 with also option for 27 wirh new regulations
Jarek Z
17th January 2026, 10:35
Mārtiņš Sesks is planning at least two rounds of the European Rally Championship in 2026:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/wrc-star-sesks-plots-erc-action-prepares-to-give-something-back
Tom206wrc
17th January 2026, 15:04
According to "Tutto Rally News"(italian media)it's a matter of days until confirmation of Andrea Mabellini with Lancia for ERC26 :confused:
Fast Eddie WRC
18th January 2026, 15:37
According to "Tutto Rally News"(italian media)it's a matter of days until confirmation of Andrea Mabellini with Lancia for ERC26 :confused:
The web page:
https://www.tuttorally.news/lancia-apre-a-mabellini-e-crugnola/
Andre Oliveira
23rd January 2026, 09:03
Rally Five Cities North of Portugal changed date from 9/10 to 23/10
Tom206wrc
29th January 2026, 14:45
Gianandrea Pisani has officially revealed he won't run the 2026 ERC 2WD with Lancia!!!! :eek:
He prefers to stay commited to his own team Lion Team and hasn't talked about his 2026 program yet... :mark:
I wonder if Lancia will give the official wheel to another driver now :confused:
Tom206wrc
29th January 2026, 14:46
Gianandrea Pisani has officially revealed he won't run the 2026 ERC 2WD with Lancia!!!! :eek:
He prefers to stay commited to his own team Lion Team and hasn't talked about his 2026 program yet... :mark:
I wonder if Lancia will give the official wheel to another driver now :confused:
PLuto
29th January 2026, 17:14
Gianandrea Pisani has officially revealed he won't run the 2026 ERC 2WD with Lancia!!!! :eek:
He prefers to stay commited to his own team Lion Team and hasn't talked about his 2026 program yet... :mark:
I wonder if Lancia will give the official wheel to another driver now :confused:
Strange decision. But of course we dont know what was exact conditions of the project...
wyler
29th January 2026, 23:43
yes, regulations states the prize will pass to the next in standings. next one is pesavento
wyler
29th January 2026, 23:58
lancia's sport director franzetti told lancia is to pay 6 races + 6 pet, all tires.(value: 150k) not included: driver expenses (travel, hotel), championship and round entry fee, part of the car's insurarance (deductible). main problem probably has been money from driver side, lancia then proposed to shorten to 5 races, pisani couldn't make it as well. (also lancia agreed to have private spoonsors on car)
taken from italian media
Tom206wrc
30th January 2026, 10:09
Thanks for these infos Wyler ;)
Tom206wrc
30th January 2026, 10:12
By the way: Sebastian Dallapiccola(winner of the italian Suzuki Swift Cup)will run the Junior ERC with a Lancia this season ;)
Co-driven
30th January 2026, 12:21
By the way: Sebastian Dallapiccola(winner of the italian Suzuki Swift Cup)will run the Junior ERC with a Lancia this season ;)
And also winner of Junior Italian Championship last year.
Andre Oliveira
31st January 2026, 18:45
https://scontent.fopo5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/624276080_18215668042314050_8195848910133401484_n. jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=8EiZUd-3B6MQ7kNvwFWWJLx&_nc_oc=AdlxbHuwNjLcDgo0Yemh8wsf_8_-h3WQLb47W7MtBT2lwN_kwNYDMTYUwFuk9kGEqGa2eaR9FD4oG3 6b_qKAXxC1&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo5-1.fna&_nc_gid=F4yPp6UWs5Ajfa3zLK_GOw&oh=00_AfueIz4VSygTc9PZtp5-OnzqGL7_U1BngEFwnRrQtt7pjQ&oe=69842818
Andre Oliveira
31st January 2026, 18:47
Rumours about no substitute to Hungary so the calendar will be reduced? Strange.
Tom206wrc
31st January 2026, 19:17
Next week(7th february)Lancia will official communicate about ERC ;)
Names that often come on italian rallies websites(Tutto Rally, Italia Rally)are Francesco dei Ceci(ERC Junior/Rally4), Davide Pesavento(replacement of Gianandrea Pisani/Rally4)and Andrea Mabellini(Rally2)...now let's wait if confirmation or not ;)
Tom206wrc
31st January 2026, 19:18
Next week(7th february)Lancia will official communicate about ERC ;)
Names that often come on italian rallies websites(Tutto Rally, Italia Rally)are Francesco dei Ceci(ERC Junior/Rally4), Davide Pesavento(replacement of Gianandrea Pisani/Rally4)and Andrea Mabellini(Rally2)...now let's wait if confirmation or not ;)
Tom206wrc
7th February 2026, 07:30
I don't find the live video on Youtube about the presentation of Lancia Corse at the Racing Meeting in Italy(scheduled for today) :s
There are plenty of live videos for the event, but not this one :mark:
Even on Facebook the team isn't comunicating about this important event :confused:
http://www.facebook.com/lanciacorse/
EDit: the only video I found is the presentation of the Ypsilon Rally2 at 1.00pm(not really the thing I'm waiting for) :mark:
Tom206wrc
7th February 2026, 11:42
So official TODAY: Mabellini(Rally2), Dei Ceci(Rally4/Junior)and Pesavento(Rally4/Junior)"factory" drivers for Lancia in ERC26 !!! :cool:
Lancia press conference at the Racing Meeting(full italian language) ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM66H77POSs
Fast Eddie WRC
7th February 2026, 15:19
"The Italian manufacturer will field a Ypsilon Rally HF Integrale, managed by the FPF team, which will be driven by the all-Italian crew of Andrea Mabellini and Virginia Lenzi."
https://it.motorsport.com/ciar/news/lancia-corse-programmi-sportivi-2026-erc-ciar/10795596/
Fast Eddie WRC
7th February 2026, 15:24
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HApAGTCXQAEFJbX?format=jpg&name=900x900
Andre Oliveira
8th February 2026, 23:21
Kalum Graffin / Julia Thulin in ERC Fiesta Rally3 Trophy
2026 Season Announcement!
We’re excited to announce that in 2026 we will be stepping up to compete in the FIA ERC - European Rally Championship, contesting the Fiesta Rally3 Trophy.
This is a big step up for us, with new events, new challenges, and a higher level of competition, but one we are more than ready for. We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity and really looking forward to making the most of it, learning fast, and giving it everything across Europe next season.
https://scontent.fopo5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/631366022_122187362186436042_5595967555304238556_n .jpg?stp=c0.5000x0.5000f_dst-jpg_e15_p1180x1475_q65_tt1_u&efg=eyJ1cmxnZW4iOiJ1cmxnZW5fZnJvbV91cmwifQ&_nc_cid=0&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_ht=scontent.fopo5-1.fna&_nc_cat=100&_nc_ohc=FIFY-RqSXvoQ7kNvwFfskW9&_nc_gid=_BWCYeHPCwGE4n24dMyZeQ&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3d2092&oh=00_AfvSgfQCLJX53JinguVkZUh7JrN9tDImCz1PsnBc3E4R Hw&oe=698F1029
Fast Eddie WRC
10th February 2026, 10:30
Mabellini and Lancia confirmed..
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/mabellini-recruited-to-head-lancia-s-topflight-erc-return?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMj c1MjU0NjkyNTk4Mjc5AAEeLpvslSeM0nrReURUKaO2bB5SDqZN tQ5gy8moa4eABY5ypmtwOAq17GHzpp4_aem_WVug4BUhojhTNc TAaJZEPw
PLuto
10th February 2026, 11:22
Also only 7 rounds and moving date of Fafe officially confirmed - https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/seven-up-for-erc-in-2026
Tom206wrc
10th February 2026, 14:07
No news about Mads Östberg for 2026 :confused:
Krigen
10th February 2026, 17:55
He will do no championship, but only rallys which he enjoys and have budget/get invited.. Like Jänner rally and he was a co driver in first Norwegian chapionship round
PLuto
18th February 2026, 13:46
Marco Bulacia v ERC - https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/bulacia-makes-erc-move
Jarek Z
22nd February 2026, 10:36
Some people are lucky. 22-year-old Finnish driver Benjamin Korhola is going to compete in European Rally Championship this year. But that's not all - he's also going to join Italian championship - Campionato Italiano Assoluto Rally and Campionato Italiano Rally Terra:
https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/korhola-keen-for-erc-as-busy-schedule-with-ms-munaretto-revealed
Fast Eddie WRC
23rd February 2026, 15:13
And some aren't so lucky... :(
Mathieu Franceschi :
If ttoday I am making the decision to withdraw from motor racing, it is not due to a lack of passion.
The passion is still there. But life evolves, priorities change, and sometimes one must know how to listen to what one truly feels...
https://x.com/Laurenthrviou/status/2025885969946206657?s=20
RS
24th February 2026, 11:20
And some aren't so lucky... :(
Mathieu Franceschi :
If ttoday I am making the decision to withdraw from motor racing, it is not due to a lack of passion.
The passion is still there. But life evolves, priorities change, and sometimes one must know how to listen to what one truly feels...
https://x.com/Laurenthrviou/status/2025885969946206657?s=20
That’s a shame, he had a lot of potential.
Jarek Z
24th February 2026, 16:55
That’s a shame, he had a lot of potential.
Yes. He was a great driver. If it continues like that, rallying will be full of gentleman drivers soon.
Fast Eddie WRC
26th February 2026, 14:17
Will Creighton joins Stellantis Motorsport for FIA ERC - European Rally Championship assault.
MI RallyAcademy driver William Creighton will tackle the 2026 European Rally Championship with Tagai Racing Technology, representing Stellantis Motorsport in the seven-round series.
The reigning British Rally Champion will contest a full ERC campaign for the first time, alongside co-driver Liam Regan, the pair now entering their 13th year together. Their quest for ERC success begins on April’s Andalusia Rally.
Creighton and Regan will start the opening round in a Citroën C3 Rally2 before transitioning to the all-new Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale during the season, supported by Michelin.
PLuto
27th February 2026, 11:14
Yes. He was a great driver. If it continues like that, rallying will be full of gentleman drivers soon.
He had some good offers last year to continue in ERC, but he has decided to bet everything to starts in WRC2. And when it failed, all that programmes in ERC were gone. His start on Canarias was only shadow of any proper project...
YerayEcoBoost
1st March 2026, 03:20
Five rounds of the 2026 ERC for french driver Pierre Ragues in a 2C Competición Skoda Fabia RS Rally2
Sierra Morena
Royal Rally of Scandinavia
Roma Capitale
Ceredigion
Cinco Cidades do Norte (Fafe)
Co-driver: Julien Pesenti
Enviado desde mi motorola edge 40 neo mediante Tapatalk
Andre Oliveira
2nd March 2026, 07:22
Tuuka Kauppinen / Topi Luhtinen in Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale with Tagai Racing Techonology and Michelin.
Fast Eddie WRC
3rd March 2026, 12:54
Andrea Mabellini & Virginia Lenzi's only target is to be ERC Champions ...
https://dirtfish.com/rally/erc/the-couple-competing-without-any-compromise/
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