Rally Japan 2026 WRC: full preview, rally analysis, and official entry list for Rally1 and WRC2 ahead of one of the most demanding events of the season.

The Royal Rally of Scandinavia delivered a dramatic conclusion in the ERC, with Mikko Heikkilä claiming his first European victory after Teemu Suninen’s misfortune. Mārtiņš Sesks and Isak Reiersen completed the podium in a high-intensity event on Sweden’s fast gravel stages.

The ERC returns to gravel with the Royal Rally of Scandinavia, the fourth round of the European Rally Championship. We take a look at the preview and the main entries for one of the fastest and most spectacular events on the calendar.

José Antonio Suárez claimed his third consecutive victory of the 2026 S-CER season at the Rallye Ciudad de Utiel, strengthening his championship lead. Diego Ruiloba and Sergi Pérez completed the podium, while Francisco Puertas and Juan de Dios Gómez took wins in the Desafío Peugeot and Copa Kobe Motor respectively.

The Rallye Ciudad de Utiel 2026 arrives as the third round of the S-CER and the first gravel event of the season. Following the opening asphalt rounds, this key surface change marks a crucial weekend for the championship, with the event also continuing to build momentum as a potential future ERC round. The main headline is the debut of José Antonio Suárez and Nuria Pons with Škoda Spain, while a highly competitive entry list brings together many of the leading drivers from t

Available in: 🇪🇸 Español | 🇫🇷 Français | 🇮🇹 Italiano | 🇬🇧 English Photo: atodomotor.com Classification (English Version) Thierry Neuville (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) claimed an emotional victory at the Rally de Portugal, securing Hyundai’s first win of the 2026 WRC season after a dramatic final-stage puncture deprived Sébastien Ogier (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1) of a win that seemed firmly under control. The Belgian driver completed a strong comeback after his disappointment i

The WRC Rally de Portugal 2026 heads to one of the most iconic gravel events on the calendar, featuring a demanding route across the northern and central regions of the country. The event brings together a highly competitive field across WRC and WRC2, with a strong entry list featuring top factory drivers, rising talents, and experienced specialists. With fast, technical gravel stages and passionate crowds, Portugal once again promises a key showdown in the championship battl

Available in: 🇪🇸 Español | 🇫🇷 Français | 🇮🇹 Italiano | 🇬🇧 English Photo: as.com Classification/Clasificación (English Version) Sébastien Ogier (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1) claimed victory at the Rally Islas Canarias 2026 after an intense battle with Oliver Solberg (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1), which ended dramatically on the penultimate stage when the young driver crashed while fighting for the lead. The rally was largely dominated by Toyota at the front, especially on the fa

At the 2026 Rally Sierra Morena on demanding Spanish tarmac in Córdoba, José Antonio Suárez secured a landmark victory in the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), finishing ahead of Iván Ares and Giandomenico Basso after a closely fought and challenging event. Suárez also dominated the Spanish Super Rally Championship (S-CER), completing a perfect weekend across both competitions. The rally featured intense battles throughout the field and strong performances from several i

The WRC Rally Islas Canarias 2026 marks a key round of the World Rally Championship as the series heads to Spain, more specifically to the Canary Islands. The event will be held entirely on tarmac, covering the demanding and technical roads of Gran Canaria. The entry list brings together top-level Rally1 teams alongside a very large and competitive WRC2 field, which once again stands out for both its depth and number of entries. In Rally1, attention is drawn to the particip

he Rallye La Llana 2026 opened the Spanish Tarmac Rally Championship (CERA) with a highly competitive and unpredictable event, where small details and reliability proved decisive. On the fast and technical Catalan stages, several Rally2 crews fought closely throughout the weekend, with constant changes at the top and minimal time gaps separating the frontrunners. Jan Solans claimed the victory after a strong and steady performance, building momentum across the event and deli

Available in: 🇪🇸 Español | 🇫🇷 Français | 🇮🇹 Italiano | 🇬🇧 English Photo: sportowefakty.wp.pl Entry List Itinerary Live Timing (English Version) The Rally Sierra Morena opens a new season of the ERC (European Rally Championship) and will also be the second round of the Supercampeonato de España de Rallyes (S-CER), where national drivers will aim to shine at home against the international ERC field. The European championship begins a new season marked by close competiti

The 2026 Croatia Rally delivered a dramatic conclusion, with the victory decided in the final stage after a costly mistake from Thierry Neuville (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) when the win looked firmly within his grasp. The rally began in chaotic fashion on Friday, with several frontrunners losing time and Sami Pajari (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1) emerging as the early leader, closely followed by Thierry Neuville (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) and Takamoto Katsuta (Toyota GR Yaris Rally1). Sat

The Rally Il Ciocco 2026 opened the CIAR with a challenging and technical event in Tuscany. Andrea Crugnola (Lancia Ypsilon Rally2) dominated from the start, bringing Lancia back to victory, while Roberto Daprà and Andrea Nucita completed the podium.

Spectacular start to the Rallye Le Touquet 2026, with Yoann Bonato taking victory in the opening round of the French Rally Championship. Completing the podium were Hugo Margaillan in second and Raphaël Astier in third, in a race full of excitement, fast stages, and decisive strategies that produced a highly competitive top 10.

La primera edición del Rally de la Sidra 2026 abrió el Campeonato de Asturias de Rallyes con lluvia, emoción y tramos exigentes. Alberto Ordóñez se llevó la victoria y se convirtió en el primer líder del campeonato, seguido de José Manuel Mora y Daniel Alonso. Revisa la clasificación completa y los momentos más destacados de la prueba.

The Croatia Rally 2026, fourth round of the WRC season, returns from April 9-12 with a completely renewed tarmac route. Fast, technical, and challenging, this rally tests precision, grip, and strategy on changing surfaces. Check out the full entry list of Rally1 and WRC2 drivers and see who will battle for victory in this exciting tarmac event.

The 2026 S-CER season kicked off with an intense Rallye La Nucía, featuring challenging stages and unpredictable weather. José Antonio Suárez claimed victory in a thrilling fight for the lead, followed by Iván Ares and Diego Ruiloba on the podium. Other competitive one-make cups also showcased top talent: Miguel García triumphed in the Peugeot Challenge, Nico Cabanes in the Clio Trophy Spain, and Adrián Blanco in the Hyundai i20 N Cup. The championship is off to a thrilling

Sami Pajari tests Toyota’s WRC27 prototype on gravel roads in Portugal, offering a first look at the next-generation WRC 2027 car. The camouflaged prototype tackles demanding stages, highlighting Toyota’s early development work and Pajari’s key role in the project. Full updates and insights are available on rallyeshillclimbs.com.

Takamoto Katsuta claims his first WRC victory at the grueling Safari Rally Kenya 2026, navigating mud, rough roads, and mechanical challenges with precision. Adrien Fourmaux and Sami Pajari complete the podium, while Rally2 drivers Robert Virves and Gus Greensmith impress in the top six. Full results, top 10, and WRC2 highlights are covered, with the next round set for the Croatia Rally (09-12/04/26) on tarmac.