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The FIA 🏁🌍 successfully completes the on-site evaluation of the Rally di Roma Capitale's WRC bid ❤️🇮🇹🌍
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The FIA has concluded a constructive WRC candidate event at Rally di Roma Capitale, assessing the event’s preparedness for a potential step up to the WRC - FIA World Rally Championship 🇮🇹
With the candidate event concluded, attention now turns to the FIA’s post-event reporting process.



The on-site evaluation of the event's WRC candidacy was successfully completed during the 2026 edition. The FIA will now finalize the reports that will support the next stages of the evaluation process.

Rome, July 10, 2026 – Rally di Roma Capitale has announced that the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has completed the on-site evaluation of the event's bid for possible inclusion in the FIA World Rally Championship.

The assessment took place from July 3 to 5 during the 2026 Rally di Roma Capitale, a round of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC). Throughout the three-day event, FIA delegates evaluated the sporting, safety, and operational aspects of the rally, working closely with the organizers and the authorities involved in staging the event. At the same time, representatives from WRC Promoter reviewed the rally's promotional activities, fan engagement, and commercial potential.

With the evaluation phase now complete, the FIA will finalize the reports prepared by its delegates. The findings will be shared in the coming weeks and will help determine whether Rally di Roma Capitale is suitable to be considered by WRC Promoter for possible future inclusion in the FIA World Rally Championship calendar.

FIA President H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem said:

"The completion of the Rally di Roma Capitale candidate evaluation marks an important milestone in the journey toward bringing the FIA World Rally Championship to a prestigious new location in the heart of Rome. This is another exciting moment for rally fans and reflects the Championship's continued growth in 2026, following evaluations of new candidate events in the United States, the United Kingdom, and now the historic Italian capital.

Rallying is enjoying strong global momentum, both in emerging markets and in countries with a rich motorsport heritage, reaffirming our commitment to bringing the Championship to new audiences around the world. I would like to thank our Member Club, the Automobile Club d'Italia, WRC Promoter, the event organizers, and everyone who has contributed to supporting this process. With the evaluation phase now complete, our focus turns to finalizing the reports and sharing the findings with the organizers."

ACI President Geronimo La Russa said:

"Rally di Roma Capitale has become one of the most important international motorsport events in Italy and, this year, once again demonstrated the strength of the project developed under the leadership of the Automobile Club d'Italia together with the organizers, local institutions, volunteers, and everyone involved in delivering the event.

The 2026 edition showcased the ambition of Rally di Roma Capitale, featuring a renewed sporting route, a solid operational base at EUR, and a spectacular itinerary that took the rally through some of Rome's most iconic locations.

For ACI, it is a great source of pride to support an Italian event whose organization, prestige, and long-term vision make it worthy of consideration for the FIA World Rally Championship. We thank the FIA and WRC Promoter for their work during the candidate event and look forward to continuing to support the evaluation process as Rally di Roma Capitale continues its path of growth."

FIA European Rally Championship 2026 Calendar
April 17–19, 2026 – 43rd Andalusia Rally Sierra Morena (Córdoba), Spain
May 22–24, 2026 – BAUHAUS Royal Rally of Scandinavia, Sweden
July 3–5, 2026 – Rally di Roma Capitale, Italy
July 24–26, 2026 – 82nd Rally Poland, Poland
August 14–16, 2026 – Barum Czech Rally Zlín, Czech Republic
September 4–6, 2026 – JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion, United Kingdom
October 9–11, 2026 – Rally Five Cities North of Portugal, Portugal
Italian Absolute Rally Championship Sparco 2026 Calendar
March 28–29 – 49th Rally Il Ciocco e Valle del Serchio
May 14–16 – 110th Targa Florio Rally
June 6–7 – 44th Rally Due Valli
July 3–5 – Rally di Roma Capitale
July 31 – August 2 – 20th Rally Regione Piemonte
September 18–20 – Rally Lazio Cassino
October 16–18 – 73rd Rally Sanremo

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July 11, 2026

La FIA 🏁🌍conclude positivamente la valutazione sul campo per la candidatura WRC del Rally di Roma Capitale ❤️🇮🇹🌍
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Completata durante l’edizione 2026 la valutazione sul campo della manifestazione. La FIA procederà ora alla compilazione dei report che accompagneranno le successive fasi dell’iter.

Roma, 10 luglio 2026 - Il Rally di Roma Capitale rende noto che la Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile ha annunciato la conclusione della valutazione sul campo della candidatura della manifestazione a un possibile ingresso nel Campionato del Mondo Rally FIA.

L’attività di verifica si è svolta dal 3 al 5 luglio, durante l’edizione 2026 del Rally di Roma Capitale, valida per il FIA European Rally Championship. Nel corso delle tre giornate, i delegati della FIA hanno analizzato gli aspetti sportivi, di sicurezza e operativi della manifestazione, lavorando a stretto contatto con gli organizzatori e con le autorità coinvolte nello svolgimento dell’evento. Parallelamente, i rappresentanti di WRC Promoter hanno esaminato le attività promozionali, il coinvolgimento del pubblico e il potenziale commerciale del rally.

Conclusa questa fase di valutazione, la FIA procederà ora alla finalizzazione dei report dei propri delegati. Le risultanze saranno condivise nelle prossime settimane e contribuiranno a determinare l’idoneità del Rally di Roma Capitale a essere preso in considerazione da WRC Promoter per una possibile futura inclusione nel calendario del Campionato del Mondo Rally FIA.

Il Presidente della FIA, S.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, ha dichiarato:
"La conclusione della valutazione della candidatura del Rally di Roma Capitale rappresenta un passaggio importante nel percorso volto a portare il Campionato del Mondo Rally FIA in una nuova location di assoluto prestigio nel cuore di Roma. Questo è un altro momento entusiasmante per gli appassionati e riflette la crescita vissuta dal Campionato nel 2026, con valutazioni di nuove candidature svolte negli Stati Uniti, nel Regno Unito e ora nella storica capitale italiana. Il rally sta vivendo una fase di slancio a livello globale, sia nei mercati in crescita sia in quelli di grande tradizione, a conferma del nostro impegno nel portare il Campionato davanti a nuovi pubblici in tutto il mondo. Desidero ringraziare il nostro Club membro, l’Automobile Club d’Italia, WRC Promoter, gli organizzatori dell'evento e tutte le persone che hanno collaborato per sostenere questo percorso. Con la conclusione della fase di valutazione, la nostra attenzione si concentra ora sulla finalizzazione dei report e sulla condivisione con gli organizzatori delle indicazioni emerse".

Il Presidente dell’ACI, Geronimo La Russa, ha dichiarato:
"Il Rally di Roma Capitale è diventato uno degli eventi internazionali più importanti del motorsport italiano e, quest'anno, ha confermato la solidità del progetto costruito sotto l'egida dell'Automobile Club d'Italia dagli organizzatori, dalle istituzioni locali, dai volontari e da tutte le persone coinvolte nella sua realizzazione. L'edizione 2026 ha dimostrato l'ambizione del Rally di Roma Capitale, con un percorso sportivo rinnovato, una solida base operativa all'EUR e un percorso che ha portato il rally in alcune delle location più iconiche di Roma. Per l'ACI è motivo di grande orgoglio sostenere un evento italiano che, per organizzazione, prestigio e visione a lungo termine, possa essere preso in considerazione per il Campionato del Mondo Rally FIA. Ringraziamo la FIA e WRC Promoter per il lavoro svolto durante l'evento candidato e attendiamo con entusiasmo di continuare a supportare il processo di valutazione, mentre il Rally di Roma Capitale prosegue nel suo percorso di crescita".

Calendario FIA European Rally Championship 2026

17–19 April 2026 – ERC 43rd Andalusia Rally Sierra Morena (Córdoba) – Spain
22–24 May 2026 – ERC BAUHAUS Royal Rally of Scandinavia – Sweden
3–5 July 2026 – ERC Rally di Roma Capitale – Italy
24–26 July 2026 – ERC 82nd Rally Poland – Poland
14–16 August 2026 – ERC Barum Czech Rally Zlín – Czech Republic
4–6 September 2026 – ERC JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion – United Kingdom
9–11 October 2026 – ERC Rally Five Cities North of Portugal – Portugal

Calendario Campionato Italiano Assoluto Rally Sparco 2026

28–29 March – 49° Rally Il Ciocco e Valle del Serchio
14–16 May – 110° Targa Florio Rally
6–7 June – 44° Rally Due Valli
3–5 July – Rally Roma Capitale
31 July–2 August – 20° Rally Regione Piemonte
18–20 September – Rally Lazio Cassino
16–18 October – 73° Rally Sanremo

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11 LUGLIO #2026

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Italy Triumphs in the Inaugural National Match Against France at the Rally di Roma Capitale 🇮🇹🌍🇫🇷🌏
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The Italian rally team claimed victory over France in the first-ever National Match held during the XIV Rally di Roma Capitale, winning by 41 points to 24.

The National Match Rally, created through the partnership between the Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI) and the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA), concluded with Team Italy securing the inaugural title in the Eternal City.

The standout performer of the weekend was Roberto Daprà, co-driven by Luca Guglielmetti, who claimed the overall victory in the Rally di Roma Capitale and earned 10 points for Team Italy. The Rally2 category also played a decisive role in the Italian success, with Giandomenico Basso and Lorenzo Granai adding 8 points, while Andrea Mabellini and Virginia Lenzi contributed 5 points, helping the Azzurri build a commanding lead over the event's 11 special stages.

The French Rally2 crews fought hard throughout the rally. Pablo Sarrazin and Yannick Roche, who finished seventh overall, collected 6 points, while Elliot Delecour and Fabrice Gordon scored 4 points, and Tristan Charpentier with Florian Barral added 3 points.

No points were awarded to Andrea Crugnola and Luca Beltrame, who finished 78th overall after Saturday's off-road incident cost them nearly one hour and thirty minutes, nor to Arthur Pelamourges and Bastien Pouget, who retired on Special Stage 10.

Italy also dominated the Rally4 category. Gabriel Di Pietro with Andrea Dresti and Davide Pesavento with Alessio Angeli finished first and second overall among the Two-Wheel Drive competitors, earning 10 and 8 points respectively. France collected only 6 points through Alexandre Villiod and Loris Pascaud, while Arthur Roché and Quentin Proust added 5 points.

Before the start of the rally, Geronimo La Russa, President of the Automobile Club d'Italia, and Pierre Ragues, President of the FFSA, greeted the drivers from both national teams, emphasizing that this inaugural edition represented an important milestone in cooperation between the two federations. Their handshake and embrace on the ceremonial start podium beneath the Colosseum symbolized the spirit behind the National Match Rally—a competition founded on friendship, mutual respect, and sportsmanship, values that will continue to define future editions of this international contest.

With its 41–24 victory, Italy becomes the first nation to enter the National Match Rally record books, launching a new tradition jointly promoted by ACI and FFSA, with the ambition of continuing the Italy–France challenge at future international rally events.



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Friday, July 10, 2026

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Great energy at Piazza dei Cinquecento, in front of Roma Termini Station, for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Italian Freestyle Championships. More than 600 athletes from all across Italy have gathered, ready to give their best.
Best of luck to all the competitors. May the best athlete win—but above all, may sport be the true winner! 🏆 Rally di Roma Capitale Motorsport Italia WRC Team 🇮🇹🌍LOVELY FOR ROME ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇮🇹🌍
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10th July #2026

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Three days of pure adrenaline, with spectacular special stages and a city that, once again, proved to be the perfect stage for world-class international motorsport.
Rally di Roma Capitale Motorsport Italia WRC Team 🇮🇹🌍PASSION FOR ROME ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇮🇹🌍

Thank you to all the crews who gave their very best, to the teams, sponsors, volunteers, and institutions whose commitment made this event possible. And above all, thank you to the fans—your passion is the fuel that powers this event.

Rome and motorsport—once again, a story that continues to be written.

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10th July #2026

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Three days of pure adrenaline, with spectacular special stages and a city that, once again, proved to be an exceptional stage for top-level international motorsport.
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A huge thank you to all the crews who gave their all, to the teams, sponsors, volunteers, and institutions who make this event possible. And above all, thank you to the fans—your passion is the fuel that drives this event.

Rome and motorsport, once again, a story that continues. ❤️🇮🇹🌍

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10th July #2026

🇮🇹🌍© ERC 🇮🇹🌍 🇮🇹🌍An era has come to an end. Because everything has a beginning, and everything has an end.

Today, I simply want to say thank you. Rally di Roma Capitale Motorsport Italia WRC Team 🇮🇹🌍 THANK YOU ROME ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇮🇹🌍

Thank you to my incredible team, the City of Rome, the Lazio Region, the Italian Air Force, the Rome Local Police Command, all the municipalities involved, the institutions, the Ministry for Sport, our sponsors, the competitors, the teams, the Automobile Club d'Italia, the FIA, the promoter, the drivers, the mechanics, the marshals, and every single person who, through their dedication and commitment, made all of this possible.

A very special thank you goes to the Holy See for allowing us to fly over Vatican City, giving the world a truly unique and unforgettable image.

Thank you to Rome, to the people of Rome, and to everyone in public office who stood by us. Without your support, none of this would ever have been possible.

Thank you to my friends, who stayed by my side even through the most difficult moments, and to my family, who shared every sacrifice along the way.

Nothing is ever built alone. This story was written by an extraordinary team, and it will remain in my heart forever.

Thank you for everything. It has been a privilege to share this incredible journey with all of you. ❤️❤️❤️

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6th July #2026

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Roberto Daprà maintained his overnight advantage to land his maiden FIA European Rally Championship victory with a standout first-place finish on Rally di Roma Capitale on Sunday.
Leading by 20.2sec heading into Sunday’s deciding four stages, Daprà moved further out of the reach of his rivals by winning the day’s opening test for an extended lead of 25.0sec.

With his first ERC triumph all but assured, Delta Rally-run Daprà adopted a more conservative approach for the deciding three stages, which he completed with an overall margin of 13.8sec.
In the process the 25-year-old Italian, who was co-driven by compatriot Luca Guglielmetti, became the eighth Junior ERC graduate to win an ERC event outright to further underline the importance of the young driver series in developing the next generation of talent.

“Crazy, crazy, we are very happy,” said the Pirelli-equipped Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 Daprà. “It was demanding today, very, very stressful. But we managed to win. And after last week in [EKO Acropolis Rally] Greece, I think that we deserve this big emotion, and I am very, very happy.”

By finishing second – albeit by 0.5sec – in another Pirelli-supplied Fabia, Teemu Suninen moved to the top of the provisional standings by four points after three rounds with Boštjan Avbelj beating double European champion Giandomenico Basso to the final podium spot by 3.2sec.

Basso demoted Avbelj for third when his Italian-domiciled Slovenian rival spun on SS8. But Avbelj hit back to reclaim the position on the penultimate stage and almost denied Suninen second place by winning the Power Stage.

After Saturday’s action focused on untried mountainous stages northeast of Rome, Sunday’s route to the east of the city visited smoother – and cleaner – roads in more familiar territory. However, the intense heat remained a notable challenge for the ERC stars and their cars.

Hyundai-powered Arthur Pelamourgues was on course to finish fifth on his ERC debut following a fine drive. But the Michelin-equipped French rising star crashed on SS10, which left Yoann Bonato to complete the top five as the leading Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale runner.

Despite completing Friday night’s Colosseum super special in 24th place among the ERC contenders, former Junior ERC champion Mille Johansson battled back to finish sixth with Pablo Sarrazin and Andrea Mabellini seventh and eighth respectively.
Hankook-suppled Yohan Rossel and defending ERC champion Miko Marczyk rounded out the top 10.

The FIA European Rally Championship’s Tarmac tour continues in the Polish city of Katowice and surrounding countryside of the Silesia region later this month with the 82nd running of Rally Poland from 24 - 26 July.

For more information, stage times and live updates go to the new ERC Live Centre by clicking HERE.

Final standings:

1. R Daprà / L Guglielmetti ITA Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 1h 58m 2.5s
2. T Suninen / A Haapala FIN Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 +13.8s
3. B Avbelj / E de Guio ITA Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 +14.3s
4. G Basso / L Granai ITA Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 +17.5s
5. Y Bonato / B Boulloud Lancia Ypsilon HF Rally2 +58.8s
6. M Johansson / J Grönvall SWE Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 +1m 14.1s

For more information, stage times and live updates go to the new ERC Live Centre by clicking HERE.

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