Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF

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Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF
Category Group Rally4
Constructor Lancia
Technical specifications
Engine 3-cylinder, 12-valve turbocharged front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Transmission Sadev 5-speed sequential 2-wheel drive
Power212 PS (156 kW)
Competition history
Competition European Rally Championship – ERC4 – ERC Junior
Debut 2025 European Rally Championship
RacesWins
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The Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF is a rally car developed and built by Lancia to FIA's Group Rally4 regulations. It is based upon the Lancia Ypsilon road car and debuted in 2024.

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Development history

On 27 May 2024, the Ypsilon Rally4 HF was revealed to the public. During the presentation, Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis talked about the beginning of Lancia's return to rally competition, particularly in the WRC. However, Tavares ruled out the creation of an official team, leaving the initiative to private teams. A marketing and brand relaunch operation, but with a limited investment, will also take advantage of the components and experience gained for the Peugeot 208 Rally4 and the Opel Corsa Rally4. [1] This version will be powered by 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 212 hp. [2] [3]

As of July 2024, the first tests of the Ypsilon HF Rally4 took place in the south of France, in Mazamet, Occitania. The car was tested on asphalt by Andrea Crugnola and on dirt by Leo Rossel. [4] On 16 July 2024, the two-time world rally Lancia driving world champion Miki Biasion also carried out a test with the car. [5] On 17 July 2024, Lancia appointed Eugenio Franzetti as Director of Lancia Corse HF. [6] On 23 September 2024, Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, tested the new Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF on the Balocco track. [7] [8]

Competition history

Rally victories

ERC4 Championship

YearNo.EventSurfaceDriverCo-driver
2025 1 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2025 Barum Czech Rally Zlín Tarmac Flag of Ireland.svg Craig Rahill Flag of Ireland.svg Conor Smith
Sources: [9]

Junior European Rally Championship

YearNo.EventSurfaceDriverCo-driver
2025 1 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2025 Barum Czech Rally Zlín Tarmac Flag of Ireland.svg Craig Rahill Flag of Ireland.svg Conor Smith
Sources: [10]

Campionato Italiano Rally 2025 – Trofeo Lancia Rally

In 2025, the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF will mark the return of the Lancia brand to the Italian Rally Championship and will award the Lancia Rally Trophy, which will allow the winner to participate with the official Lancia Corse HF team in the 2026 European Rally Championship with the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF. [11] The Lancia Rally Trophy is made up of 6 races within the Italian championship with three categories: Junior (up to 25 years old), Master (from 25 to 35 years old), Expert (over 35 years old) and the winner is awarded a prize pool of 300,000 euros. [12] Lancia has made official that Sparco will be its technical partner for both driver and car equipment. [13] [14] [15]

RoundEventWinning driver / co-driverRef.
1 Targa Florio (coeff. ×1.5)Gianandrea Pisani / Nicola Biagi [16] [17]
2Rally Due ValliDavide Pesavento / Lorenzo Mattucci [18]
3 Rally di Roma Capitale (coeff. ×2)Gianandrea Pisani / Nicola Biagi [19] [20]
4Rally del LazioGianandrea Pisani / Nicola Biagi [21]
5 Rallye Sanremo (coeff. ×1.5)Davide Pesavento / Alessandro Michelet [22]

The Lancia Rally Trophy was won by driver Gianandrea Pisani [23] and co-driver Nicola Biagi. Gianandrea Pisani is the winner of the Master category, Gabriel Di Pietro in the Junior category and Mauro Porzia in the Expert category. [24] Furthermore, Lancia also won the 2025 Italian Rally 2WD manufacturers' title, reporting an Italian manufacturers' title that was missing from the brand since 1993. [25] [26]

Campionato Italiano Rally 2026 – Trofeo Lancia Rally

In 2026, alongside the Ypsilon Rally4 HF, which will participate in the Italian Rally Championship and Trofeo Lancia Rally, there will also be a Ypsilon HF Racing Rally6. [27] [28] [29]

References

  1. ↑ "Il marchio torna alle corse con la Ypsilon Rally 4 HF". quattroruote.it. quattroruote.it. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "Lancia previews the Ypsilon HF, the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF and is back to rally". media.stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "La Lancia torna nei rally con la Ypsilon HF". veloce.it. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "La Lancia Ypsilon muove i primi passi". autosprint.corrieredellosport.it. autosprint.corrieredellosport.it. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Lancia Ypsilon Rally 4 HF: Miki Biasion ha guidato in prova speciale l'auto". motorionline.com. motorionline.com. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  6. ↑ "Lancia nomina Eugenio Franzetti Direttore di Lancia Corse HF". media.stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "Tavares guida la Rally4 HF a Balocco". quattroruote.it. quattroruote.it. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  8. ↑ "Carlos Tavares al volante di Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF a Balocco". ansa.it. ansa.it. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  9. ↑ "ERC4 2025". eWRC-results.com . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  10. ↑ "Junior ERC 2025". eWRC-results.com . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  11. ↑ "Lancia is back!". media.stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  12. ↑ "Ypsilon Rally4 HF: il prezzo e il Trofeo per diventare pilota ufficiale Lancia". gazzetta.it. gazzetta.it. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "l ritorno nel mondo dei rally firmato Sparco". quattroruote.it. quattroruote.it. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "La Lancia Ypsilon va di corsa". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  15. ↑ "Trofeo Lancia La Ypsilon Rally4 HF ha già raccolto 80 preordini". quattroruote.it. quattroruote.it. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  16. ↑ "Targa Florio 2025: la corsa più antica del mondo si tinge di nuovo di Lancia". media.stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  17. ↑ "Final results Targa Florio 2025". eWRC-results.com . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  18. ↑ "Final results Rally Due Valli 2025". eWRC-results.com . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "Il Trofeo Lancia scalda i motori per il Rally di Roma Capitale". media.stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  20. ↑ "Final results Rally di Roma Capitale 2025". eWRC-results.com . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  21. ↑ "Final results Rally Lazio – Cassino 2025". eWRC-results.com . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  22. ↑ "72. Rallye Sanremo 2025 – Trofeo Lancia". ewrc-results.com. ewrc-results.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  23. ↑ "Gianandrea Pisani". ewrc-results.com. ewrc-results.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  24. ↑ "Rally Sanremo: successo di Crugnola, ma Basso è campione italiano. Boulenc e Pisani festeggiano nei trofei Toyota e Lancia". gazzetta.it. gazzetta.it. 20 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  25. ↑ "Pisani-Biagi regalano a Lancia il primo titolo tricolore: Campioni CIAR 2Ruote Motrici!". stellantis.com. stellantis.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  26. ↑ "Pisani vince la prima edizione del Trofeo Lancia". ansa.it. ansa.it. 16 September 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  27. ↑ "Trofeo Lancia 2026: scende in pista la Ypsilon HF Racing Rally6". quattroruote.it. quattroruote.it. 28 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  28. ↑ "Trofeo Lancia, confermato il format e debutta la Ypsilon HF Racing Rally6". ansa.it. ansa.it. 28 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  29. ↑ "Lancia Ypsilon Racing Rally6". lancia-corsehf.com. lancia-corsehf.com. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
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