ERC,
The Spirit of Lancia across Europe
Europe’s Rally Championship
The FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) is the oldest international rally championship in the world and one of the most prestigious competitions in modern rallying. Organized by the FIA since 1953, the championship brings together some of Europe’s most demanding rallies across asphalt, gravel and mixed-surface stages, serving as a key pathway to the FIA World Rally Championship. Within this international arena, Lancia competes with both the New Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale and the New Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF, strengthening the brand’s presence across different categories of modern rallying. Combining heritage, innovation and competitive ambition, Lancia returns to the ERC with a programme designed to showcase performance on some of Europe’s most iconic rally roads.
17-19 April Rally Andalusia
Lancia Corse HF kicks off its 2026 FIA ERC campaign.
The European season starts at Spain’s Rally Sierra Morenaand features seven rounds
through October.
22-24 May Bauhaus Royal Rally of Scandinavia
STAY TUNED
3-5 July Italy
STAY TUNED
24-26 July Poland
STAY TUNED
14-16 August Czech Republic
STAY TUNED
4-6 September United Kingdom
STAY TUNED
23-25 October Portugal
STAY TUNED
Last Rankings
Follow Lancia’s progress throughout the FIA European Rally Championship season, from rally-by-rally performances to the battle for the overall championship standings, across some of Europe’s most iconic and demanding rally stages.
Lancia's Teams
ANDREA MABELLINI AND VIRGINIA LENZI
Andrea Mabellini and Virginia Lenzi lead Lancia’s presence in the FIA ERC top class aboard the New Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale, bringing experience, consistency and strong international potential to the European programme. At just 26 years old, Mabellini has already established himself as one of the leading names on the continental rally scene, becoming Italian 2-Wheel Drive Champion and ERC4 Vice European Champion before progressing to Rally2 competition over the last three seasons. Together with co-driver Virginia Lenzi, the duo closed the 2025 season with a strong third place overall, highlighted by podium finishes at Rally Roma Capitale and the Barum Rally.
FRANCESCO DEI CECI AND DANILO FAPPANI
In the FIA Junior ERC category, Francesco Dei Ceci and Danilo Fappani represent Lancia Corse HF aboard the New Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF, continuing the brand’s commitment to developing emerging rally talent at international level. At 21 years old, Dei Ceci has already gained important European experience, becoming Italian Junior Vice Champion in 2024 and competing in the FIA Junior ERC with the support of the Italian Federation. Alongside experienced co-driver Danilo Fappani, the pairing combines youthful ambition, technical development and competitive determination, embodying the future-oriented spirit of the Lancia Corse HF programme in European rallying.
New Lancia Ypsilon Rally 2 and Rally 4
The New Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale represents Lancia’s return to top-level international rallying, combining advanced engineering, competitive performance and the unmistakable spirit that defines the brand’s motorsport heritage.
Engineered together with Stellantis Motorsport, the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale carries forward a legacy built on passion, innovation and determination, bringing Lancia back to the heart of international rally racing through the FIA European Rally Championship.
the New Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF plays a central role in Lancia’s sporting vision across Europe, supporting national championships and the development of a new generation of rally drivers.
The Rally4 HF combines responsiveness, stability and precise handling, delivering strong performance across different rally conditions and surfaces. Created for emerging talents as well as experienced drivers, the Ypsilon Rally4 HF embodies Lancia’s commitment to making rallying competitive, accessible and deeply connected to the brand’s racing heritage.
