Lancia inundated by fans at the Rally Racing Meeting

• The brand captivated audiences with the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF, the 280-HP Ypsilon HF, the Ypsilon LX, and four legendary race cars from its past.
• Among the protagonists, the legendary driver and two-time World Rally Champion Miki Biasion, the event organizer and Lancia ambassador.
• The Ypsilon Rally 4 HF, the vehicle which marks Lancia’s official return to the rally world, was a huge hit at the event and has already surpassed 80 preorders in Europe.
• At the Lancia stand, the public was able to find out more about the new Lancia Trophy, which will debut in the Italian Absolute Rally Championship Sparco (CIAR).
• During the event, the new sportswear line “Sparco-Lancia HF” was presented, combining heritage and contemporary style in a restomode applied to clothing.
   

The fifth edition of the Rally Racing Meeting, the world’s biggest annual event dedicated to the world of motorsport, came to a close yesterday. Organized by two-time World Rally Champion Miki Biasion, the captivating event held in the halls of the Vicenza Expo Center brought in over 10,000 guests across the weekend, demonstrating just how much motorsport means to the general public.

Lancia was the star of the show with its most recent creations—the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF, the 280-HP Ypsilon HF, the Ypsilon LX—and an unprecedented display of all of the Lancia models which have participated in motorsport competitions since 1920. Four of these iconic vehicles are part of the haloed Stellantis Heritage collection: the Lancia Stratos HF “Alitalia” (1974), the Lancia D50 F.1 (1954), the Lancia D25 (1954), and the Lancia ECV2 (1988).

However, all eyes were on the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF, which marks Lancia’s official return to the rally world and is equipped with a 212-HP, 1.2 Turbo engine, a SADEV 5-speed gearbox, adjustable Ohlin shock absorbers, Sparco-branded seats, belts and steering wheels. At the stand, the public not only had the chance to admire this extraordinary race car, which has already received 80 preorders in Europe, but could also find out more about the brand-new Lancia Trophy, which will debut in the Italian Absolute Rally Championship with six races across five dates.

Divided into three categories—Junior (Under 25), Master (25-35), and Expert (Over 35)—over €360,000 of prize money is up for grabs in the Lancia Trophy, as well as the chance for the winner to become part of the official Lancia team led by Director Eugenio Franzetti in the 2026 European Rally Championship (ERC) 2026.

Strengthening the bond between the racing world and the Lancia brand, the new “Sparco-Lancia HF” clothing collection was officially presented during the Rally Racing Meeting, born from the collaboration between two brands that have written unforgettable pages in the history of motorsport. A real tribute to Lancia's sport heritage, which takes new life through a sportswear line designed for drivers, enthusiasts and style lovers. In addition to the lifestyle collection, Sparco will also provide technical fireproof clothing for all drivers registered for the Lancia 2025 Trophy, with a customized line in the new Lancia Corse HF colors, developed in collaboration with the Lancia Style Center. A perfect mix of tradition and innovation that celebrates the brand's return to rallying with the right racing spirit.

At the event, Lancia CEO Luca Napolitano stated: “It is amazing to see how our past and present race cars continue to light up the faces of our many fans, who still remember the amazing feats pulled off by the Lancia drivers that sealed their place in world motorsport history. I know that the new Lancia Trophy will introduce us to an upcoming talent who we will follow closely over the next few years. I hope he has as extraordinary as a career as Miki Biasion, whose name will forever be a part of Lancia’s storied past.

Miki Biasion concluded: “I am truly proud of the success of the fifth edition of the Rally Racing Meeting. It is proof that people enjoy the format and are still excited about motorsport. I was most struck by the amount of young people here, which shows that the roar of the engine and high-octane races are here to stay. I told the young people at the Lancia stand to step forward because occasions like this don’t come around every day.”

Simona Magnarelli: +39 366 6729414
simona.magnarelli@stellantis.com 

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Turin, February 11, 2025