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Switch from Rally2 to Rally3 provides accessible international rallying in four-wheel drive. Junior WRC season in 2022 in Pirelli-equipped M-Sport Fiesta for 2021 FIA ERC Junior champion. World chance creates clear, achievable pathway for youngsters seeking global experience. Next year’s FIA ERC3 Junior champion gets 2022 ERC Junior campaign in M-Sport Fiesta Rally3 on Pirelli tyres. May start date planned for six-event ERC Junior/ERC3 Junior championships. ERC3 Junior tyre partner Pirelli increases involvement to include ERC Junior supply. Incentives for under 28s competing in the ERC in Rally2 cars to be announced soon.

Eight-event, cost-focused FIA European Rally Championship calendar for 2021 rubberstamped. ERC provides ladder of progression with Rally5, Rally4, Rally3 and Rally2 cars permitted. FIA ERC Junior revamped to make it more accessible with Rally3 cars replacing Rally2 cars. The FIA European Rally Championship’s cost-focused eight-event calendar for 2021 – plus regulation and format tweaks – received FIA World Motor Sport Council approval at yesterday’s online meeting (December 16) to signal an exciting season ahead.

Exciting eight-event schedule on gravel and asphalt designed in response to today’s challenges. Fafe and Azores, Poland and Liepāja to run as cost-cutting grouped rallies. Island rounds set at two to limit financial outlay but logistical support remains.

This weekend, TV6 Latvija is set to broadcast three episodes on Rally Liepāja - Round 2 of the 2020 FIA European Rally Championship. The first broadcast is scheduled for Friday, at 17:00 (with a re-run on Satruday, 22:00), while the second one is set to air on Saturday, at 15:25.

16.08.2020

Along the FIA European Rally Championship, the Sunday stages of Rally Liepāja, taking place in Aizpute, Durbe, and Priekule regions, were also counted as the third round in the Latvian Rally Championship. Having completed six stages during the day, the overall classification was won by Nikolay Gryazin / Konstantin Aleksandrov (Hyundai i20 R5), followed by Jānis Vorobjovs / Ivo Pūķis (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX), and winner of round two, Raul Jeets / Andrus Toom (Škoda Fabia R5).

16.08.2020

Today, the second round of the FIA European Rally Championship, Rally Liepāja, concluded with six stages in the Durbe, Aizpute, and Priekule regions. Oliver Solberg, who made history after winning last year’s event at just 17 years of age, won here for the second time in a row. He managed to increase his lead throughout the day, finishing the event 20.7 seconds ahead of Mads Ostberg and 37.2 seconds in front of Alexey Lukyanuk.

15.08.2020

In addition to the FIA European Rally Championsip, the Rally Liepāja stages on Talsi region roads also hosted round two of the Latvian Rally Championship. After four long special stages, Raul Jeets / Andrus Toom (Škoda Fabia R5) came out on top. In the overall classification, he was followed by Edijs Bergmanis / Edgars Grīns (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX), and Mārtiņš Sesks / Renārs Francis (Ford Fiesta Rally4). On Sunday, the Liepāja region stages will be used for round three of the Latvian Rally Championship.

15.08.2020

With four stages taking place in the Talsi region, today the battle for victory in Rally Liepāja, round two of the FIA European Rally Championship, got underway. After completing 88.17 stage kilometres, last year’s rally winner Oliver Solberg is leading, followed by Mads Østberg and Alexey Lukyanuk. Meanwhile, Mārtiņš Sesks, the fastest of Latvian drivers on day one, is leading the ERC3 class. The event will conclude on Sunday, with six more stages taking place in the Liepāja region.

14.08.2020

Today, Rally Liepāja, round two of the 2020 FIA European Rally Championship, began with the qualifying stage Welcome to Latvia. Nikolay Gryazin set the quickest time through the 4.61 km long special stage, followed by Miko Marczyk and Oliver Solberg. Based on the results of the qualifying stage, the top 15 crews will choose their starting positions for Saturday’s stages in Talsi region. Day one of the event will conclude with a drivers parade on the streets of Liepāja, beginning at 21:15.

13.08.2020

Šajā nedēļas nogalē, 14.-16. augustā, norisināsies “Rally Liepāja”, kura ietvaros būs vērojamas spilgtas cīņas starp Eiropas rallija čempionāta dalībniekiem, kā arī Latvijas rallija čempionāta un Baltijas rallija trofejas ātrākajām ekipāžām. Rallijs norisināsies Talsu novadā, kur šogad paredzēti četri ātrumposmi un Liepājas apkārtnē – Durbē, Aizputē, Grobiņā un Priekulē, kur redzēsim dalībniekus sešos ātrumposmos.

13.08.2020

A move from tarmac to gravel for Breen and Lindholm for the European Rally Championship.

13.08.2020

Latvia is one of just six countries that will have the honour of hosting a round of FIA European Rally Championship this year. Kurzeme based event will host some of motorsports’ brightest stars from all over the continent, with 20 abroad countries represented. However, it is three Latvian drivers who know the Talsi and Liepāja region stages better than everyone else, and they will now see if this advantage can help them against the fastest European crews.

12.08.2020

Partners of Rally Liepāja have ensured that crews will have an extra motivation by providing multiple special prizes to be fought on special stages Rally Liepāja!

12.08.2020

On August 14, Friday evening at 21:00 21:15, citizens and guests of Liepāja city are invited to take part in a competitors’ parade of Rally Liepāja, round 2 of the FIA European Rally Championship. Route of the parade will start at Liepāja Olympic Centre, and will include notable locations around Liepāja. All competitors of Rally Liepāja are invited to take part in this 8,00 km long parade, and the parade is envisioned to last about 30 minutes from start to finish.

11.08.2020

There will be 18 crews competing for the crown of being the most precise when Youngtimer Rally Liepaja starts on Saturday. Competitors will be divided into two categories – Historic and Youngtimer, and will compete on mixed set of stages – open and closed. In total, 179,82 km to be covered to reach the finish.

11.08.2020

Just a week after taking part in the mini “Jämsän Äijät Ralli” where they finished as runners-up, Eerik Pietarinen and his co-driver Antti Linnaketo are set to compete in Latvia on 15-16 August at Rally Liepāja, round two of the European Rally Championship, in a Skoda Fabia R5 prepared by TGS Worldwide.

10.08.2020

LMT Autosporta Akadēmija's crew Mārtiņš Sesks / Renārs Francis has just revealed its new design - including new overalls, as well as refreshed car livery, to better prepare for the most significant home rally "Rally Liepāja", and the following rounds of Junior WRC in Estonia, Germany, and Italy.

10.08.2020

Rally Liepāja spectators’ guide has been published today, and rally fans can now finalize planning of their trip to Round 2 of the FIA European Rally Championship. There are four stages planned in Talsi region, with six more happening near Liepāja – in Durbe, Aizpute, Grobiņa, and Priekule. For more comfortable experience, 12 spectators’ areas have been prepared allowing to watch wide range of rally action – from slow to fast corners, as well as jumps.

09.08.2020

He won Rally Liepāja twice. Then took a break. But now he is back – though, with a new co-driver, different car and team. You are invited to read an interview with Nikolay Gryazin, who is now competing in the FIA World Rally Championship WRC2 category representing Hyundai Motorsport RedGrey Team. But next weekend, August 14-16, he brings action to special stages around Talsi and Liepāja.

07.08.2020

Registration for Rally Liepāja, round two of the 2020 FIA European Championship has concluded. In total, 48 crews have registered for the event, with numerous well-known international drivers deciding to take part in the Latvian round, including past winners of Rally Liepāja – Oliver Solberg, Nikolay Gryazin, and Craig Breen. They will be joined by the 2018 ERC champion Alexey Lukyanuk and Citroën Racing factory driver with loads of WRC experience, Mads Ostberg.

05.08.2020

Oliver Solberg heads to Rally Liepāja next week (14-16 August) for the latest chapter of his FIA European Rally Championship adventure.

04.08.2020

Reinis Nitišs, who is focusing on rally this year, will race at FIA European Rally Championship round Rally Liepāja for the fifth time in his career.

02.08.2020

His first time in Latvia was back in 2012, at Rally Talsi, now essential part of Rally Liepāja. Norwegian Mads Østberg in ready to pack the bags again, and is looking forward his return to Latvia, of which he has warm memories. Østberg is set compete at Round 2 of the 2020 FIA European Rally Championship taking place August 14-16.

30.07.2020

Following directions of the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers, as well as the regulations on hosting competitive events outdoors, this year the number of spectators allowed for Rally Liepāja will be limited. To avoid the formation of crowds and ensure social distancing, a few other changes will be made, such as the cancellation of the opening ceremony and closing the service park to spectators.

27.07.2020

Due to the impact of Covid-19, the start of FIA European Rally Championship season has been postponed, but, with the global situation stabilizing, we have witnessed the return of FIA ERC Rally Roma di Capitale taking place from July 24 to 26, with the first broadcast on TV6 scheduled for July 31.

15.07.2020

Invest Saudi-backed driver switches to Printsport-prepared Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 for 2020. August’s running of high-speed gravel event marks his third appearance on Rally Liepaja. ERC event-winning co-driver Magalhães continues partnership with Al-Rashed.

13.07.2020

At the end of last week the new Polish rally star Mikołaj Marczyk visited the workshop of the Latvian rally team Sports Racing Technologies (SRT), where he signed an agreement with the team Director Ģirts Krūzmanis on participation in the European Rally Junior Championship (ERC1 Junior) under the flag of SRT team.

11.07.2020

One of the first to enter Rally Liepaja 2020 is Team MRF Tyres crew Emil Lindholm / Mikhael Korhonen. For the Finnish crew that has started seven FIA World Rally Championship events, 2020 will mark their first appearance at the FIA European Rally Champinship, driving Škoda Fabia R5 Evo car.

25.06.2020

RA Events and WRC Promoter have concluded their discussions over the possible inclusion of Rally Liepāja on the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship calendar alongside the existing FIA European Rally Championship event.

16.06.2020

WRC Promoter and the organisers of Rally LiepājaRA Events – have begun talks about a possible inclusion of Rally Liepāja, a round of the FIA European Rally Championship, in the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship season.

14.05.2020

In response to a pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent restrictions are enforced in Latvia and Europe, considering public health of our competitors, spectators, and personnel, running of Rally Liepāja, has been rescheduled to August 14-16. Latvian round of the 2020 FIA European Rally Championship was initially scheduled for May 29-31, then moved to July 10-12, but running of Rally Liepāja is now postponed to mid-August.

20.04.2020

Running of Rally Liepāja, round of the 2020 FIA European Rally Championship, has been rescheduled from May 29-31 to July 10-12. The changes are made in response to a pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent restrictions and recommendations for public health are enforced in Latvia and globally. Already half of the events included in the European Championship has changed its running dates due to global events – including rallies in Portugal, Spain, and Cyprus.

14.04.2020

Considering global pandemic caused by the Covid-19 virus, running of the 2020 Rally Liepāja, which has been planned for May 29-31, has been postponed indefinitely. Latvian round of the FIA European Rally Championship is the third event to be postponed due to global pandemic – following the events in Portugal and Spain that have been moved to September and December respectively.

27.03.2020

Bruno Magalhães is a recognizable name to all FIA European Rally Championship fans. The Portuguese driver has shown that he is among the fastest and most consistent drivers, finishing the championship in second place in 2017, and following that up with a third place overall in 2018. Last year, Bruno focused on the national championship, but that has not quelled his hunger for victories. This season, Magalhães will return to the ERC and compete against some of the fastest European drivers.

20.03.2020

Eyvind Brynildsen is one of the most talented Norwegian rally drivers. His World Rally Championship debut was all the way back in 2006, when he was just 18 years old. Since then, Eyvind has improved significantly, and will look to showcase those skills in this year’s FIA European Rally Championship, including a visit to the “birthplace of wind” in Liepāja. The Norwegian spoke about the preparation process for the new season and the fast roads of Kurzeme region.

13.03.2020

Dennis Rådström, the talented 25 year-old Swedish rally driver, will be competing in the ERC3 Junior category of the FIA European Rally Championship this year. Some rally fans will recognize him as a competitor to Mārtiņš Sesks in the 2019 Junior WRC, where, despite his young age, Radstrom has already spent three full seasons.

09.03.2020

Beginning on Tuesday, March 10 of 2020, the FIA European Rally Championship round Rally Liepāja tickets will go on sale. For the first ten days, they will be sold at half price. Rally Liepāja tickets are available in Biļešu Serviss locations, as well as online at bilesuserviss.lv.

17.02.2020

Because of the uncharacteristically warm winter months, which were the cause of cancellation for the two Latvian Rally Championship rounds, Rally Alūksne and Rally Sarma, the only national championship round taking place in Latvia will be the FIA European Rally Championship round Rally Liepāja, taking place from May 29 to 31, with the route going from Talsi to Liepāja.

14.01.2020

On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Latvian Automobile Federation hosted the 2019 Gala, celebrating the champions, achievements, and life-time contribution. Among them all, the best rally of the 2019 was announced – with award being presented to Rally Liepāja.

20.12.2019

One-make series for Abarth 124 rally returns in 2020 with six rounds contested alongside the 2020 FIA European Rally Championship. The series will see round-by-round prize fund of €30,000 plus €30,000 for end-of-season winner. Featuring four events on asphalt and two on gravel the Abarth Rally Cup will challenge drivers and their teams.

06.11.2019

On Tuesday, November 5, the Latvian government finalized the decision to cover costs associated with the license for organizing FIA European Rally Championship round Rally Liepāja. With that, the Latvian event, which had been preliminarily included in the 2020 calendar, has confirmed its place in the FIA European Rally Championship, with the rally set to take place on May 29-31.

18.10.2019

The FIA European Rally Championship will continue to follow its successful format in 2020 with confirmation of an eight-event schedule including four rounds on asphalt and four on gravel. Made up of the same eight rallies that formed the 2019 calendar, the list of dates for next season has been approved by the FIA Rally Commission and was ratified by the FIA World Motor Sport Council during an electronic vote.

26.05.2019

Rally Liepāja, the third round of the 2019 FIA European Rally Championship, concluded today with stages in Aizpute, Durbe, Priekule, Skrunda, and Vaiņode. Swedish driver Oliver Solberg (Volkswagen Polo GTI R5) won both the overall classification and the ERC1 Junior class. Last year’s European champion Alexey Lukyanuk (Citroen C3 R5) came second, 22.7 seconds behind the winner. Mārtiņš Sesks (Škoda Fabia R5)thrilled the local fans by finishing third overall in his debut in an R5 class car, trailing Solberg by 57.4 seconds.