2021 ERC News and Rumors

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2nd February 2021, 00:59
Andre Oliveira

According Açoriano Oriental, Azores Rallye will be postponed to May.

According some sources, Fafe postponed to summer, Canarias to be held after Hungary.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtL4MwWX...jpg&name=large
2nd February 2021, 10:25
RS

First round Azores in May then?
2nd February 2021, 10:37
RICARDO75

https://www.acorianooriental.pt/noti...J4hUf3O82fKOGM

According to a missive sent to the drivers yesterday, document to which the Açoriano Oriental had access, the ERC promoter wants the Azores Rallye to be held from 6 to 8 May, on the date that was scheduled Rally Islas Canarias, to be the opening rally of the championship.

The Spanish event moves to November and the Serras de Fafe Rally moves to September. These changes are due to the situation in Portugal and Spain.
2nd February 2021, 13:11
Andre Oliveira

6/8 May -> Azores
18/20 June -> Poland
1/3 July -> Liepaja
23/25 July -> Rome
27/29 August -> Barum
24/26 September -> Serras de Fafe
22/24 October -> Hungary
18/20 November -> Islas Canarias

Juniors on same events that before

https://tramalon.com/erc/erc-azores-...bian-de-fecha/
2nd February 2021, 14:56
RS

Shame that the season starts so late but if it's safer for everyone and the events are more likely to go ahead it's worth the wait.
4th February 2021, 11:37
Andre Oliveira

Portuguese federation confirms date changes.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtYdlIAX...pg&name=medium
4th February 2021, 19:01
YerayEcoBoost

Sergey Remennik & Marina Danilova ERC 2021 with Suzuki Swift Rally2-kit of Thomas Beton Racing

https://sergeiremennik.com/en/sergej...alli-mx5-2021/
4th February 2021, 19:03
YerayEcoBoost

The young Norwegian 20-year-old Ola Jr Nore has confirmed that in 2021 he will compete in the ERC3 Junior in full with a Renault Clio Rally4 from the Toksport WRT team. Codriver Veronica Engan
10th February 2021, 15:27
Andre Oliveira

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Et4K5UqX...name=4096x4096

https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...yramid-ERC.png

https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-junior-20...RpKoUKfl1Ovad4
20th February 2021, 11:37
Jarek Z

Today is the 28th anniversary of the death of Marian Bublewicz.
If somone likes old historic videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFIV_c7xTlE

Rally San Marino 1992:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhO7...ature=emb_logo

List of results:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile...ian-bublewicz/
20th February 2021, 14:15
pantealex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarek Z

Today is the 28th anniversary of the death of Marian Bublewicz.
If somone likes old historic videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFIV_c7xTlE

Rally San Marino 1992:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhO7...ature=emb_logo

List of results:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile...ian-bublewicz/

How is this related to subject "2021 ERC News and Rumors" ???

Off topic, I would say...
20th February 2021, 17:36
Jarek Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantealex

How is this related to subject "2021 ERC News and Rumors" ???

Off topic, I would say...

Then move it to the 1993 ERC News and Rumors thread, if you don't like it.
22nd February 2021, 08:41
Jarek Z

According to
https://pl.motorsport.com/erc/news/s...paign=widget-1 (in Polish)
and
https://www.rally.it/2021/02/scandol...stagione-rally (Italian)
Umberto Scandola is going to compete in the European Championship this year. The Italian driver is going to drive Hyundai i20 R5 from SA Motorsport.

Good luck to him! I hope that his season doesn't end up like this ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twS7nm5ZxUQ
22nd February 2021, 09:06
PLuto

Video presentation of MOL Racing Team before season 2021

https://www.facebook.com/MOLRacingTeam

https://www.facebook.com/skodamagyar...12007573956899
22nd February 2021, 09:28
Tom K

I hardly understand Hungarian but assuming they are gonna to do full season in ERC? Topp Cars will prepare Skoda?
22nd February 2021, 10:30
PLuto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K

I hardly understand Hungarian but assuming they are gonna to do full season in ERC? Topp Cars will prepare Skoda?

Yes, you are correct - https://www.fiaerc.com/herczig-goes-...rc-with-skoda/
24th February 2021, 07:43
PLuto

Another new project in European Rally Championship - ERC-Michelin Talent Factory - https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-michelin-...merging-stars/
3rd March 2021, 08:16
PLuto

Simone Campedelli with Polo R5 in ERC - https://www.fiaerc.com/campedelli-re...yres-erc-move/

https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...17-800x452.jpg
4th March 2021, 04:34
RS

Can we expect more MRF crews in this year’s ERC?
4th March 2021, 21:18
pantealex

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS

Can we expect more MRF crews in this year’s ERC?

I´m pretty sure Emil Lindholm will drive some ERC with Fabia Rally2. MRF is his main sponsor and as we know it´s Pirelli only in WRC.

Emil has said that new gravel MRF should be very good.
5th March 2021, 18:17
YerayEcoBoost

ERC 3 Junior for Mathieu Franceschi-Lucie Baud with a PH Sport Peugeot 208 Rally4
5th March 2021, 20:27
Andre Oliveira

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EvvPmciX...jpg&name=small

https://www.fia.com/news/fia-announc...l-decisions-21

The principles of a Rally Sporting Pyramid, to be implemented for the FIA World Rally Championship with complementary details for the FIA European Rally Championship, have been approved. The ambition of this new structure is to align the championships names with the car categories names (e.g. Rally2 cars compete in WRC2), to identify a common theme of Open and Junior categories between the series, and to reinforce the positioning of the FIA European Rally Championship both as a feeder series for the WRC and a goal in itself by creating a clear pathway.

In application of these principles, the WRC2 classification, open to the Rally2 category, will feature an Open Championship and a Junior Championship for drivers under 30. The WRC3 classification, open to the Rally3 class, will also feature an Open Championship and a Junior Championship for drivers under 29.

Similarly, the ERC3 classification, open to the Rally3 category, will feature an Open Championship and a Junior Championship for drivers under 28, while the ERC4 classification, open to the Rally4 and Rally5 classes, will equally have an Open Championship and a Junior Championship for drivers under 27.

In addition to age limits, experience restrictions will be implemented in the Junior Championships. As a result, former champions will not be allowed to put their titles back into play.

For both the WRC and ERC classifications, awards for Rookies, with less than three participations before the start of the season, and Masters, for drivers over 40 years old not included on the FIA Regional Priority List, will be created.

As a next step, details will be defined to reflect these principles in the sporting regulations.

“ In accordance with the Rally Sporting Pyramid, the ERC2 title will not be awarded from 2022. Cars conforming to Group N and Rally2 Kit regulations will be included in the overall ERC classification. RGT cars will be included within a standalone category for RGT cars only.”

https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-central-t...amid-from-fia/
9th March 2021, 07:21
Jarek Z

Young Italian Alberto Battistolli is planning a full European championship campaign in a Škoda Fabia R5:
https://www.fiaerc.com/battistolli-p...-first-in-erc/
15th March 2021, 12:08
Mirek

Orsák Rallysport with four cars in ERC.

Cais - Fiesta Rally2 (probably all 8 events) + several other events
Polášek - Fiesta Rally4 (4-6 events) +several other events
Vogel - Fiesta Rally4 (4 events) + Bohemia
Loof - Fiesta Rally4 (6 events) + several other events
19th March 2021, 21:41
Got Mail

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirek

Orsák Rallysport with four cars in ERC.

Cais - Fiesta Rally2 (probably all 8 events) + several other events
Polášek - Fiesta Rally4 (4-6 events) +several other events
Vogel - Fiesta Rally4 (4 events) + Bohemia
Loof - Fiesta Rally4 (6 events) + several other events

Nick Loof is definitely one to watch for the future.

He will probably start cautiously but he is a very fast learner. Very, very fast.
23rd March 2021, 18:57
YerayEcoBoost

Italian team Giovanni Baruffa - Simone Branchi in ERC3 Junior with Peugeot 208 Rally4 Baldon Rally

More info: https://www.albrechtbaruffa.com/wp-c...j-2021-1-1.pdf
25th March 2021, 13:55
PLuto

Pep Bassas will continue in ERC, this time in ERC3 only - https://www.fiaerc.com/double-bassas...oving-mission/
25th March 2021, 16:56
PLuto

Yesterday there was The Stage, video interview focused on ERC Juniors. You can see it here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN611j7lguw&t=17s
30th March 2021, 08:52
Jarek Z

After Ken Torn, we now have the second Fiesta Rally3 in ERC. Igor Widlak, from Poland, is going to compete in 6 rounds, starting from Azores.

source (in Polish only):
https://pl.motorsport.com/erc/news/w...uropy/5978587/
1st April 2021, 09:49
wyler

confirmed Hyundai team italy with Umberto Scandola in all erc round
1st April 2021, 11:11
PLuto

New ERC category for drivers younger than 18.

https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-kidz-is-go/

https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...1-17-20-05.jpg
1st April 2021, 12:49
Fast Eddie WRC

Callum Devine revealed his new mount for 2021 is a Mk2 Ford Fiesta R5.

Will announce his full plans soon...
1st April 2021, 13:41
Jarek Z

Let's hope that Bonato plants the whole forest! :)
https://www.fiaerc.com/erc-star-bona...ng-initiative/
3rd April 2021, 15:02
Andre Oliveira

Luis Vilariño and Alejandro Noriega in 8 ERC rounds.

http://luisvilarino.es/luis-vilarino...-championship/

http://luisvilarino.es/wp-content/up...no-Skoda-1.jpg
4th April 2021, 08:52
RS

Kopecky in for Barum & Hungary already.. may as well do the rest of the championship too right?
4th April 2021, 10:22
Mirek

No
4th April 2021, 11:47
PLuto

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirek

No

Are you sure?
4th April 2021, 11:55
Mirek

No
4th April 2021, 12:34
RS

I was kinda joking/wishing, but he would be a nice addition.

Would be a good pick for MRF maybe, who he has worked with (and won a championship with) before.
4th April 2021, 16:29
Andre Oliveira

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirek

No

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyEr2PMW...jpg&name=large

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