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.