Lancia announced that the winner of Trofeo Lancia will get the chance to become an official driver and compete in the 2026 European Rally Championship behind the wheel of a factory Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF: https://www.fiaerc.com/en/news/lanci...-the-next-step
yep. it was in the trophy rules from the beginning, but only if the winner is under 35.
would be nice to have an official team with at least 2 cars...
btw, Tuukka Kauppinen is rumored to be one of the contestants, he'd be a good bet...
Podcast on the season so far with Millener & Armstrong / Byrne (who are the best listen) :
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sLnBeDb5jdbJ710YX432s?si=kwAVTbI3SO6cgfoUV25Q6Q&t=3872&ct=3872
Martin Brundle warns of ‘wild’ start to F1 2026 season.
Formula 1 could be braced for a “slightly wild” start to 2026 as drivers grapple with battery harvesting, boost management and inevitable...
Podcast on the season so far with Millener & Armstrong / Byrne (who are the best listen) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sLnBeDb5jdbJ710YX432s?si=kwAVTbI3SO6cgfoUV25Q6Q&t=3872&ct=3872
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