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Lancia will return to the World Rally Championship next year with the new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale. The Italian manufacturer confirmed the news after footage of a ‘Ypsilon HF Integrale’ rally car appeared on social media, and a week and a half later, the brand confirmed that it was indeed a new Rally2 car. Lancia […]
“Lancia will make its comeback to the World Rally Championship next year, featuring the new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale.
The Italian automaker announced its return after a video of a ‘Ypsilon HF Integrale’ rally car surfaced on social media, confirming that it is a new Rally2 car.
Lancia will participate in the WRC2 in 2026, the premier support category of the WRC, using Rally2 machinery, and will unveil the Ypsilon Rally2 at the Monte Carlo season opener.
Rapid homologation and the car’s debut at Monte Carlo may pave the way for entry into national championships, increasing the likelihood of the new Rally2 appearing in such events next year.
Although Lancia’s driver lineup remains undisclosed, Yohan Rossel from Citroën and Andrea Mabellini are among the names associated with potential seats in the team.
Luca Napolitano, Lancia’s CEO, expressed excitement for the brand’s WRC return, aiming to build on past successes and legendary rallying history with the Ypsilon Rally4 HF and new Rally2 models, setting the stage for their comeback at Monte Carlo in January 2026.”
