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Lancia offers hint at future rally return
The famous Italian manufacturer, Lancia, is rumored to be considering a return to the World Rally Championship as reported by Italian media last year. Lancia holds the record for the most constructor titles in WRC history, with 10 victories between 1974-1992. Under the Stellantis Group, Lancia is experiencing a renaissance as an automotive brand and recently introduced the all-electric Ypsilon hatchback in February. Re-launching the iconic HF (high fidelity) brand, known for past title-winning cars like the Fulvia, Stratos, and Delta, signals a focus on high-performance road cars bearing the HF logo. Lancia’s CEO Luca Napolitano hinted at a potential rally comeback, with the new HF logo set to debut on a special Ypsilon edition in 2025. While Lancia’s rally return specifics remain unclear, discussions indicate Rally4 as a likely option within the evolving landscape of top-level rallying marked by significant regulatory changes announced by the FIA.
