SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 25, 2025 – Lancia is officially back at the sharp end of rallying, unveiling the new Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale and launching a full WRC2 programme for 2026 that links its legendary past with a bold, electrified and performance-driven future for everyday drivers.
Lancia’s rally legend returns with a modern mission
At Stellantis Motorsport headquarters in Satory, Lancia presented the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale to international media, confirming that the car will compete in WRC2 from 2026. For fans who grew up with Delta Integrale posters on their walls, this is a landmark moment: the most successful marque in rally history – 11 World Rally Constructors’ titles, plus victories at the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Carrera Panamericana – is back where it belongs.
But the brand is clear: this is not about nostalgia. Lancia’s return is positioned as an evolution project, a bridge between heritage and the demands of modern motorsport, backed by investment in young talents and a clear long-term vision. That philosophy is already alive in the 2025 Trofeo Lancia one-make series, where the Ypsilon Rally4 HF has created a community of more than one hundred cars sold and over forty competing teams.
Stellantis Motorsport: European powerhouse behind the comeback
Satory is far more than a logo backdrop – it’s a working nerve centre for Stellantis Motorsport. Here, French, Italian, German and Spanish engineers collaborate daily on a wide range of programmes, from customer rally cars to endurance prototypes and Formula E. The same minds who delivered 13 WRC titles and 150 rally wins with Citroën and Peugeot, plus major successes in WEC and electric racing, now feed their experience into the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale.
In parallel, Balocco in northern Italy remains the dynamic soul of Lancia, where every road car is tuned for feel and feedback. Between Satory and Balocco runs a constant stream of testing kilometres, data and human expertise, ensuring that each new Lancia – whether built for stages or city streets – blends performance, reliability and beauty in one coherent language.
Inside the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale: built to win, built to inspire
The Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale is a fresh design born from years of Rally2 competition learning. Engineers focused on seven key areas: lowering weight and centre of gravity, sharpening aerodynamics, boosting engine drivability with a sophisticated turbo and anti-lag system, refining gearbox and differentials for all surfaces, and redesigning the driver environment for maximum focus. A brand-new bodyshell and roll cage complete the package with FIA-level safety and rigidity.
Extensive testing on both sides of the Alps and at Balocco has honed the car for tarmac and gravel, with the aim of making it a top contender in WRC2, the European Rally Championship and leading national series in Italy, France, Spain and Belgium. Customer deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2026 via the Stellantis Motorsport Racing Shop, under Rally2 cost-cap rules that keep top-level machinery within reach for ambitious private teams.
The HF family: from grassroots racers to 280-hp electric street icons
The Rally2 HF Integrale sits at the top of a complete HF family. At entry level, the Ypsilon HF Racing offers a 145 hp, 1.2-litre turbo and FIA-compliant safety kit for the new Rally6 class, giving young drivers a professional yet affordable starting point. The Ypsilon Rally4 HF – star of the Trofeo Lancia – steps up with 212 hp, a sequential gearbox and serious hardware from suppliers like Marelli, Sparco and Ohlins.
On the road, the 280 hp electric Ypsilon HF becomes the halo model for the new range, sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and offering around 370 km of WLTP range thanks to its 54-kWh battery and rapid fast-charging. With Alcon 355-mm brakes, a Torsen limited-slip differential, a stiffened chassis and Level 2 driver assistance, it channels race-derived tech into a compact car that feels just as at home on a twisty pass as it does in the city. The Ypsilon HF Line then carries the HF look and hybrid performance into a more accessible 110 hp mild-hybrid package for everyday sporty driving.
As CEO Roberta Zerbi puts it: “Lancia’s return to WRC is the result of a journey built on humility, determination, and Italian pride. We are fully aware of our legendary heritage, but far from intimidating us, it inspires us to give our very best ancia is back in competition, with its unmistakable style and boldness.”
Customer Racing at Satory: 30 Rally2 orders in a single day
If the media launch was about emotion and history, the second day at Satory was all business. On 19 November, Stellantis Motorsport hosted a dedicated Customer Racing event, welcoming teams, private drivers, dealers and technical partners back into the same HQ for a more hands-on look at the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale. More than 100 guests toured the workshops as engineers walked them through the car’s chassis architecture, engine, aero, transmission and safety systems in detail.
The reaction from the market was immediate: by the end of the day, 30 orders for the Rally2 HF Integrale had been placed, underlining the confidence of customer teams and the strategic weight of Lancia’s return to the category. The event also reinforced Stellantis Motorsport’s unified performance pyramid, where drivers can move from Rally6 to Rally2 within a single, cross-brand ecosystem that supports careers at every step.
Mini FAQ: What this new Lancia rally era means for fans
- Will we see Lancia in the World Rally Championship again?
Yes. Lancia will debut the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale in WRC2 from 2026, starting with Rallye Monte-Carlo and at least eight world events. - Can private teams and young drivers get the car?
Customer orders have already opened through Stellantis Motorsport, with cost-capped Rally2 pricing and a full support structure behind it. - Does all this technology stay on the stages?
No. Suspension tuning, braking systems, aerodynamics and safety lessons are already influencing Lancia’s new roadgoing Ypsilon HF models. - Is this just about petrol power?
Far from it. The 280 hp electric Ypsilon HF shows how Lancia intends to blend historic sporting soul with a future of electrified performance.
With a packed HF line-up, a serious WRC2 campaign and a customer racing programme that sold 30 cars in a single day, Lancia is proving that rallying can still be a launchpad for innovation – and that Italian style, electric performance and gravel-stage grit can happily share the same badge.
Learn more about Lancia’s new HF era, rally programmes and road models at https://www.lancia.com.