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Rossel–Dunand and Gryazin–Aleksandrov set to start the opening round of the Campionato Italiano Rally Terra 2026

Rally Città di Foligno marks the next step in the gravel development programme of the Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale

The Italian event features 9 special stages and more than 90 km of competitive action

The rally provides a key opportunity to continue working closely with the crews and accelerate development on loose surfaces

Celebration of the protagonists of the 2025 Lancia Trophy, along with the presentation of Lancia’s 2026 motorsport programs in Italy, confirming the second edition of the Lancia Trophy within the CIAR Sparco and introducing the new Ypsilon HF Racing Rally6 category.

Lancia wins the Gold Award in the Social Media category at the IAB MIXX Awards 2026 with the campaign “Lancia is back in WRC2”.

A social-first project combining motorsport heritage with contemporary digital languages, highlighting the role of the community and the brand’s competitive DNA.

Developed with the agency 777, the campaign confirms the strategic role of social media within Lancia’s communication ecosystem and the relevance of the Italian market on the international digital stage.

Following the great success of 2025, Lancia confirms the Trofeo format

The rich prize money is confirmed, along with the final award that will allow the winner to become an Official Lancia Driver in 2027

The new Ypsilon HF Racing Rally6 will have a dedicated category with race-by-race and Final award

All rounds will take place within the Campionato Italiano Assoluto Rally Sparco (CIAR)

Among the technical developments, the introduction of a new Michelin tyre is expected

Full details will be unveiled at the Racing Meeting, scheduled at Vicenza Fair on February 7

Lancia confirms the competitiveness of the new Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale with an impressive final leg that lifted the brand to the top end of the classification

Scheduled from 22 to 25 January 2026, the 94^th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo is the opening round of the 2026 WRC season. It marks Lancia’s official return to the World Rally Championship with the new Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale.

The Brussels Motor Show kicked off today, with the Lancia stand taking center stage with a display dedicated to the evolution of the Ypsilon family and the presence of key trims from the range.

Lancia opens the year with a new TV commercial airing in Italy from 8 to 17 January in 30” and 15” formats, set to roll out progressively across European markets.

Created by 777 agency, the film adopts a dynamic, contemporary style, with lively split screen and a fast-paced rhythm that highlights the product’s key features and the Ypsilon colour range, symbol of versatility and strong identity.

The soundtrack “Ti voglio” by Ornella Vanoni, Elodie, and Ditonellapiaga enriches the storytelling, amplifying its emotional impact.

Taking center stage at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, Lancia returns under the international spotlight with a stand that celebrates innovation and vision.

On 9 January, legendary driver Miki Biasion will inaugurate the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale, the competition car ready to debut in the prestigious WRC 2026.

The HF family, now in full evolution, is represented by two models: the 280-hp electric Ypsilon HF, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, and the Ypsilon HF Line Hybrid, which brings the HF language to more accessible 110-hp powertrains.

The expansion of the new Lancia showroom network in the Benelux region continues unabated, now comprising 11 dealers currently operating, 2 additional openings underway, and 15 service points.

Born from the collaboration between Lancia and Eberhard & Co., the new timepiece celebrates the rebirth of the legendary HF (High Fidelity) logo accompanied by the red elephant, a symbol that marks Lancia's return to the world of rallying.

From its origins in the early 1900s to the great milestones of the post-war period and its sporting DNA, the partnership is rooted in a parallel journey of engineering vision, technical innovation, and deep connection to motorsport competitions.

Automatic mechanical movement, 41mm steel case, and stylistic details inspired by HF tradition, available in various dial variants and strap or bracelet configurations.

At the wheel of the Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale, two complementary drivers will mark the return of the Italian brand to rallying.

The reigning WRC2 Vice-World Champions Yohan Rossel and Arnaud Dunand, together with the reigning WRC2 Challenger World Champions Nikolay Gryazin and his co-driver Konstantin Aleksandrov, will take the start of the 94th Rallye Monte Carlo 2026 as the official crews of Team Lancia Corse HF.

After the splendid 2025 Lancia Trophy season, which confirmed the competitiveness of the Ypsilon Rally4 HF, the car makes its debut in CIAR Junior as the ideal springboard towards the ERC and, step by step, towards the World Championship.

119 years of Italian innovation and identity: since 1906, Lancia has combined technical ingenuity, clean lines and a distinctive attention to detail.

After the outstanding media day on 18 November — attended by Roberta Zerbi, CEO of Lancia, who officially opened a new chapter for the brand, together with Jean-Marc Finot, Senior Vice President Stellantis Motorsport, François Wales, Head of Stellantis Motorsport Customer Racing and Sports Vehicles, Eugenio Franzetti, Director of Lancia Corse HF, Miki Biasion, two-time World Rally Champion and technical advisor, and with the opening remarks from Luca Napolitano — Satory welcomed once again the beating heart of the rally community for a second, equally remarkable day.

Lancia unveiled to the international media, at the Stellantis Motorsport headquarters in Satory, the new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale, which will compete in the WRC2 category of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship.

Roberta Zerbi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Lancia brand, effective immediately. She will report to Emanuele Cappellano, Head of Enlarged Europe, European Brands and Stellantis Pro One.

In 2026, Lancia will make its comeback to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC2). The announcement was revealed in an emotional video featuring Luca Napolitano, Miki Biasion, and Eugenio Franzetti, celebrating the return of the most successful rally brand of all time.

The world debut will take place at the Monte Carlo Rally (22–25 January 2026), the first race of the 2026 WRC, where the new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale will tackle the legendary French Alpine roads in the WRC2 category.

 A complete rally range, consistent with the Lancia Corse HF strategy: from the Ypsilon HF Racing to the Ypsilon Rally4 HF, to the new Rally2 HF Integrale, symbol of continuity between a glorious past and a competitive future.

Rallye Sanremo closes an extraordinary season: the Lancia 2025 Trophy crowns Pisani and Biagi as champions of the single-make and CIAR 2Ruote Motrici championships, confirming the technical and sporting success of the Ypsilon Rally4 HF and the audience's enthusiasm for the brand’s return to rallying.

Lancia takes center stage alongside Miki Biasion and Eberhard & Co., Official Timekeeper of the event, reaffirming a deep-rooted bond built on passion, heritage, and boldness.

Everything is ready for the fourth edition of the event, which will transform the village of Revigliasco Torinese into an open-air museum dedicated to automotive passion on Sunday, September 28th.

The 2025 Lancia Trofeo enters its decisive phase with the Rally del Lazio Cassino: at stake, a total prize pool of €360,000 and a seat in the Lancia Corse HF Team for the Under 35 winner.

Star of the show: the Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF, fine-tuned by rally legend Miki Biasion.

Also presented in July, the new Ypsilon HF Racing, designed for young talents: 145-hp turbo engine, race-ready setup, and competitive pricing.