Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale

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Lancia Rally2 HF Integrale
Category Rally2
Constructor Lancia
Technical specifications
Engine 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) [1] turbocharged
Transmission five-speed sequential 4-wheel drive
Competition history
Competition World Rally ChampionshipWRC2
Notable entrants Lancia Corse HF
Notable drivers
Debut 2026 Monte Carlo Rally
RacesWins Podiums
100

The Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale is a rally car developed and built by Lancia to FIA's Group Rally2 regulations. It is based upon the Lancia Ypsilon road car and debuted at the 2026 Monte Carlo Rally for the 2026 WRC2 Championship.

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Development history

The Rally2 version of the car is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine. [2] [3] It features an upgraded version of engine and gearbox utilised by the Citroën C3 Rally2 car. [4]

The car was in development in 2025 and was unveiled during testing in August and September 2025 by Stellantis. [5] [6]

Competition history

The car has been announced as the competition car to contest the 2026 WRC2 Championship under the name of Lancia Corse HF, with operation by PH Sport. [7] This would mark Lancia's comeback to the World Rally Championship after decades. [8] Two factory-backed entries would be entered into the championship and is set to be debuted at the 2026 Monte Carlo Rally. [9] Yohan Rossel and Nikolay Gryazin are under contract to drive the car for the team. [10] [11] [12] The Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale competed as scheduled in the 2026 Monte Carlo Rally, a rally considered this year, one of the most challenging edition due to environmental and weather conditions. [13] Despite some minor errors by drivers from both teams, the car proved to be fast and competitive. The Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale won eight Special Stages and the Shakedown Special. Nikolay Gryazin won SD and SS1, while Yohan Rossel won SS6, SS10, SS11, SS14, SS15, SS16, and the final SS17. [14]

References

  1. "Lancia writes a new chapter in rallying history". media.stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
  2. "La Lancia torna nel mondiale con la Ypsilon HF Integrale". quattroruote.it/. quattroruote.it/. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. "Lancia annuncia il ritorno nel mondiale Rally". tuttosport.com. tuttosport.com. 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  4. "Lancia's lofty expectations for WRC comeback". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  5. "The whispers are true: the New Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale is here". stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  6. "Lancia, the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale arrives". ilsole24ore.com. en.ilsole24ore.com. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  7. Barry, Luke (12 December 2025). "Lancia picks Rossel and Gryazin for maiden WRC2 campaign". DirtFish . Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  8. Howard, Tom (19 November 2025). "Why Lancia is returning to WRC in Rally2 and what it means for its future vision". Motorsport.com . Motorsport Network . Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  9. "Lancia confirms works-supported WRC return with Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  10. "Rossel and Gryazin to spearhead Lancia's WRC2 return in 2026". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  11. "Lancia torna al Rallye Monte-Carlo: debutto mondiale in WRC2 per la Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale". media.stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  12. "Nuova Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 debutta nel WRC2". lancia.it. lancia.it. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  13. "Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale: gran ritorno a Monte Carlo tra neve, ghiaccio e leggenda". quattroruote.it/. quattroruote.it/. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  14. "Lancia, ritorno in chiaroscuro nel Wrc: a Montecarlo errori e un record per la Ypsilon Rally2". gazzetta.it. gazzetta.it. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.