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
Thank you mate! Tickets booked for this.Quote:
Originally Posted by 106 sport
Anyone with any recommendations on a good base to stay for the rally? Is it fairly simple to get in and out of Las Palmas each day?
You are welcome.
Gran Canaria´s capitol; Las Palmas has around 380.000
At morning (7:00-8:00 h) is usually to get traffic jam. If you want to go to the south of the island you have to take GC-1 road. If you want to go to the west of the island you have to take GC-2 road
I expect that in less one month, the itenerary will be reelase
Las year:
https://www.rally-maps.com/Rally-Isl...-of-Spain-2025
https://x.com/RIslasCanarias/status/...834421733?s=20
The WRC will be in Gran Canaria until at least 2029 !!!
https://rallyislascanarias.com/en/20...-through-2029/
An agreement has been reached between WRC Promoter and Rally Islas Canarias - Rally of Spain to extend the event's place on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar through the 2027 - 2029 seasons,with the option of a further extension.
The new three-year commitment follows Rally Islas Canarias - Rally of Spain's successfuldebut on the WRC calendar in 2025 and reflects a strengthened long-term partnership between WRC Promoter and the rally's key stakeholders, including local,regional and national authorities.
Staged onthe fast,flowing asphalt roads of Gran Canaria,Rally Islas Canarias - Rally of Spain has quickly established itself as a distinctive pure* Tarmac challenge within the WRC,combining unique stages with strong local support and a proven organisational structure.
Simon Larkin,Senior Events Director for WRC Promoter,said the agreement underlined the rally's growing importance to the championship.
"RallyIslas Canarias - Rally of Spain has made an immediate and very positive impact on the WRc •Larkin said. "The quality of the event,the character of the roads and the commitment shown by all local, regionaland national partners give us great confldence in its long-term future on the calendar. Securing this agreement through to 2029 is an important step in building stability and continuity for the championship.
•such was the economic impact to the islands from the thousands of visitors who carne for the rally and stayed,that all local stakeholders were keen to immediately secure the long-term future for the WRC in Canarias; he added.
Germán Morales,President of the Rally Islas Canarias - Rally of Spain Organising Committee,added:"lt is a source of pride to receive the trust and recognition of WRC Promoter, allowing the Rally Islas Canarias - Rally of Spainto remain closely linked to the future of WRC. The signing of this
multi-year contract represents an unprecedented achievement in the history of Canary lslands sportive activities. Thanks to the support of all institutions,RallyIslas Canarias - Rally of Spain will be consolidated over the coming years as a benchmark event within WRC".
The organizing committee of the Rally Islas Canarias - Rally de España wishes to express its gratitude to all the institutions and sponsors whose support and commitment have made it possible to extend the agreement with WRC Promoter, ensuring the WRC (World Rally Championship) remains firmly established in Gran Canaria for years to come. We are proud and delighted to have each and every one of them on board.
https://rallyislascanarias.com/en/20...oter-possible/
This is How Real Rally Stages Feel | GR Yaris Gran Canaria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKqTaC7M398&t=2s
In this video, I take part in a real rally driving experience in Gran Canaria together with Adriano Pires from Pires Motorsport, driving the same technical mountain roads used during Rally Islas Canarias (@wrc).
Gran Canaria has a long history in international rallying, with roads known for their grip, elevation changes, and incredible flow. Together with Adriano, we dive into what makes these stages so special, the local car culture on the island, and what it’s like to drive a Toyota GR Yaris prepared for real rally conditions while still being street legal.
Adriano shares the story behind @PIRASMotorsport why he moved from Italy to Gran Canaria, and how this rally driving experience was built to give drivers a genuine taste of rally without crossing the line into something unsafe or artificial.
This is not a rental car experience. This is about feel, focus, technique, and respect for the road.
If you ever visit Gran Canaria and want to experience rally driving the right way, this is as close as it gets.
According to interview with Rallye-Sport, Leo Rossel will be in Gran Canaria with Lancia Ypsilon Rally2
Rumours in Gran Canaria about Yeray Lemes with Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 and Luis Monzón with Toyota Yaris Rally2
Chasing Rally Cars from the Gran Canaria Sky !!!
https://x.com/se_llama_GRANCA/status...82240572408294
Gran Canaria.
Rally Islas Canarias unveils expanded WRC route to mark 50th anniversary
https://x.com/RIslasCanarias/status/...610865787?s=20
Rally Islas Canarias unveils expanded WRC route to mark 50th anniversary in Gran Canaria
Rally Islas Canarias is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in emphatic fashion, unveiling a significantly expanded all-tarmac route that brings new super special stages, a redesigned finale and more than 322 competitive kilometres
The organisers of the Rally Islas Canarias – Rally de España have presented a significantly revised itinerary for the event’s 50th anniversary edition, combining historic references with an expanded competitive format for this year's World Rally Championship round.
Spain’s only all-tarmac WRC round will, for the first time, run across four consecutive days and feature 18 special stages totalling more than 322 competitive kilometres. The route includes two entirely new super special stages and a redesigned final leg, underlining the event’s intention to balance sporting demands with increased spectator engagement.
Competition will begin on Thursday with a shakedown at Santa Brígida before the opening super special stage, ‘BP Ultimate - Circuito Islas Canarias’. The 2.27-kilometre test will be held at the historic Circuito Islas Canarias, a venue closely associated with the rally’s early years and expected to attract large crowds.
Friday’s action will comprise repeated runs of ‘Valleseco - Artenara’, ‘La Aldea - Mogán’ and ‘Tejeda - San Mateo’. Several stages have been lengthened and adjusted to pass through town centres, reflecting a greater presence for municipalities supporting the event.
Saturday will feature the rally’s longest test, ‘Moya - Gáldar’, at 28.90 kilometres, following stages at Maspalomas and Arucas - Teror. The day will conclude with the second new super special, ‘BP Ultimate - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’, run around Santa Catalina Park in the island’s capital after a ceremonial regroup on José Mesa y López Avenue.
The final leg on Sunday has been completely overhauled, with WRC crews tackling the new ‘Ingenio - Valsequillo’ stage before the rally concludes with ‘Santa Lucía-Agüimes’, designated as the Wolf Power Stage.
Organisers said the revised road book honours the rally’s heritage while reinforcing its status on the international calendar, marking half a century of competition with its most extensive itinerary to date.
New soundtrack for Rally Islas Canarias, Gran Canaria 2026. By Quevedo
https://x.com/se_llama_GRANCA/status...535324975?s=20
New soundtrack for Rally Islas Canarias, Gran Canaria 2026. By Quevedo
https://x.com/se_llama_GRANCA/status...535324975?s=20
On board videos. With the possibility of communicating in English
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gxeRrALTF3s
SS2/SS5 Valleseco-Artenara 15,27 km)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv4dk_n2PUw
SS4/SS7 Tejeda-San Mateo (26,05 Km)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGWKHNHAKYo
SS9/SS12 Arucas-Teror (13,74 Km)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC4DuOwRLCg
SS10/SS13 Moya-Gáldar (28,90 Km)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAjDnLXFWyo
Wow.... https://x.com/se_llama_GRANCA/status...186925212?s=20
"There are people in the United States who became fans of the World Rally Championship
@OfficialWRC thanks to watching @RIslasCanarias #GranCanaria on TV last year."
Entries will be open, starting today.
https://x.com/se_llama_GRANCA/status...709101711?s=20
"Just 2 months to go until they’re back on the island! @RIslasCanarias
The @OfficialWRC has arrived in #GranCanaria to stay."
SS3/SS6 La Aldea-Mogán (21,42 Km)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NolTb8pWMw8
SS8/SS11 Maspalomas (13,47 Km)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6DloeGILv4
SS16/SS18 Santa Lucía-Agüimes (13,27 Km)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWrxdCQ3_ys
SS15/SS17 Ingenio-Valsequillo (26,49 Km) Amazing stage...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvsQtwrLxaY