Lancia WRC Return: Latest News & Rumors

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Lancia‘s Rally ⁤History: Lancia⁢ has a strong history in rallying, with a record of 10 WRC​ constructors’ titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992).
Current Rally ⁣Involvement: ⁤ Lancia recently returned to rallying with‍ the Ypsilon⁤ Rally4 car in⁤ the European Rally Championship and a lancia Rally Trophy.
New Rally Car Growth: A ⁤new Ypsilon⁤ rally‍ car, built to Rally2 specification, is currently in development and testing (seen in france on ​asphalt).
Rally2 Development Stage: The ⁤Rally2 car is‍ in its⁣ early stages⁣ of development; a homologation and⁣ market availability date⁤ is not⁤ yet guaranteed.
Future⁤ WRC Plans: lancia is in⁢ talks with the⁣ FIA about joining the ⁣WRC when new technical⁤ rules are‍ introduced ⁣in 2027.
WRC 2027 Regulations: The‍ 2027 ⁤WRC‌ cars (WRC27) will have a cost​ cap, ​approximately 300 horsepower, a⁤ space frame chassis, and utilize Rally2 componentry. Rally2 cars will also compete in the top class ⁢alongside ⁣the WRC27 cars.
Stellantis‌ Group Support: ⁣ Lancia’s ‍parent company, Stellantis, is already represented in WRC2 through Citroen, potentially‍ easing the development of a Rally2 car.
Lancia’s‍ Interest in Rally2: Lancia’s ⁤sporting director,Eugenio ​Franzetti,has expressed admiration for the Rally2‍ class.