For the second consecutive year, the island of Gran Canaria will welcome the world's best drivers.
Following the resounding success of last year's event, 2026 will mark the 50th edition of the Rally.
Gran Canaria (23-26 April 2026)
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For the second consecutive year, the island of Gran Canaria will welcome the world's best drivers.
Following the resounding success of last year's event, 2026 will mark the 50th edition of the Rally.
Gran Canaria (23-26 April 2026)
A milestone like the golden anníversary of the Rally Islas Canarias - Rally of Spaín deserves an official plate as specíal as the one created for next year's 50th edition.
lt's a truly sígníficant moment, turning one of the most iconíc visualelements for rally fans into a genuine collector's ítem.
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Thirty-five years after the last edition in which it featured, and thanks to the determination and organisational efforts of the Rally Islas Canarias – Rally de España, the classic Gran Canaria route is back on the map, chosen as the venue for a WRC (World Rally Championship) event for the first time.
This is a new milestone in the history of the Circuito Islas Canarias, which will host a completely new stage, consisting of 2.60 timed kilometres, laid out from start to finish on asphalt. This is a complete novelty for a track with almost half a century of history, where competition has traditionally taken place on gravel.
In keeping with the tradition of the Race of Champions and Formula Rally of yesteryear, the vehicles will start in pairs and compete side by side on the BP Ultimate – Circuito Islas Canarias show stage, the first stage of the 50th Rally Islas Canarias – Rally de España.
Tickets for the public will go on sale next Friday, 2 January, via the official website of the event.
There was a rumour last year of using Tenerife too, can that be ruled out?
Also, tickets?
Yes, it will be held in Gran Canaria, as it always has been for almost 50 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by WRCStan
The rally belongs to Gran Canaria. Formerly known as the ‘Rally El Corte Inglés’.
About tickets, all that is known is that SS1 will be held at the circuit that hosted the Race of the Champions in the 1990s and 2000s. And that tickets will need to be purchased in order to attend that stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by 106 sport