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".