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...
BRC 2026 Round 1 highlights
https://youtu.be/yTokhgk41wM?si=y_1k4N31wvWc993m
Not great action but told the story. Hopefully the future rounds will be better.
Just tried watching the BRC first round "highlights" on YT and quickly gave up! Obviously zero budget with footage shot on Go-pros and godawful background muzak. Nul points from me..
And then he will still driving for another 10 years on a half programme and literally every season fight for title. He tried something else and failed. He is just not that persistent as Loeb is.
My photogallery from colourful Canarias on this link: https://eu.zonerama.com/TomasR/Album/15197241
WRC Rally Islas Canarias 2026