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...
I'm already looking forward to next year. There should be more than a few surprises on who is competitive and who isn't. We'll see. In the meantime I'm hoping Piastri can pull a surprise, but Norris...
Hayden Paddon the third of the drivers to fill the third car?
Good for him if so. Just reward for loyalty to the brand - even if it certainly wasn't reciprocated from Germany.....
Róbert Kolčák (Chooligan Racing team) will compete in the full ERC 2026 with Hyundai and Michelin Motorsport
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