WRC Rally Islas Canarias 2026

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The WRC will be in Gran Canaria until at least 2029 !!!

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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".