RALLY DI ROMA CAPITALE 2026 ENTRY LIST: SUNINEN LEADS STRONG ERC FIELD

STRONG INTERNATIONAL ENTRY FEATURES ERC CONTENDERS, NATIONAL STARS AND A COMPETITIVE RALLY2 LINE-UP

The Rally di Roma Capitale 2026 Entry List has been revealed, confirming a competitive field for the third round of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) and the Italian Absolute Rally Championship (CIAR).

According to the published entry list, 110 crews will tackle the Italian asphalt event over 197.02 competitive kilometres, with a strong Rally2 field featuring experienced ERC contenders, national champions and emerging young talents.

Leading the ERC field is Teemu Suninen alongside co-driver Antti Haapala in a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. They are joined by an impressive group including Mikołaj Marczyk, Hiroki Arai, Giandomenico Basso, Isak Reiersen, Andrea Mabellini, Simone Tempestini, William Creighton, Jakub Matulka and Tuukka Kauppinen, all aiming to challenge for top positions.

Italian interest remains high with Giandomenico Basso, Andrea Crugnola, Roberto Daprà and Simone Campedelli among the home favourites entered for the event.

The Rally2 category is dominated by the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, while entries also include the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, Hyundai i20 N Rally2, Citroën C3 Rally2, Škoda Fabia R5 and the Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale, creating one of the most diverse top-class line-ups of the ERC season.

The entry list also features competitors in the Junior ERC, Master ERC and several Italian national support championships, underlining the importance of Rally di Roma Capitale within European rallying.

"The Rally di Roma Capitale 2026 entry list brings together an experienced ERC field alongside some of Italy's strongest rally drivers, setting the stage for a highly competitive asphalt event."

Key Points

• Rally di Roma Capitale hosts Round 3 of the 2026 FIA European Rally Championship.

• A total of 110 crews are entered for the Italian asphalt rally.

• Teemu Suninen heads the ERC entry in a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2.

• Several leading ERC contenders return for the Italian event.

• Italian drivers Giandomenico Basso, Andrea Crugnola, Roberto Daprà and Simone Campedelli are among the notable home entries.

• The Rally2 category includes Škoda, Toyota, Hyundai, Citroën and Lancia machinery.

• The rally also includes Junior ERC, Master ERC and multiple Italian championship categories.

MULTIPLE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND TROPHIES SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT

Beyond the battle for overall ERC honours, the Rally di Roma Capitale 2026 Entry List features competitors across several FIA European Rally Championship and Italian national categories, making it one of the most diverse events on the calendar.

The rally counts as Round 3 of both the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) and ERC3, while also hosting Round 3 of ERC4. Young drivers continue their campaign in Junior ERC, while experienced competitors score points in the Master ERC championship.

On the national front, the event is also valid for Round 4 of the Italian Absolute Rally Championship (CIAR), alongside the Italian Two-Wheel Drive Championship, Italian Promotion Championship, Italian Rally3 Championship, Italian Rally5 Championship, Italian Over 55 Championship, Italian Women Championship and the Italian R1 Championship.

Several one-make and support series are also represented, including the M-Sport Fiesta Rally3 Trophy, Suzuki Rally Cup, Trofeo Lancia Rally4, Trofeo Lancia Rally6, Pirelli Star Rally4 and the Trofeo Michelin.

The broad range of championships ensures that every stage will feature battles not only for the overall ERC classification but also for numerous class victories and championship points throughout the field.

Championships Included

• FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) – Round 3

• ERC3 – Round 3

• ERC4 – Round 3

• Junior ERC – Round 2

• Master ERC – Round 3

• Italian Absolute Rally Championship (CIAR) – Round 4

• Italian Two-Wheel Drive Championship – Round 4

• Italian Promotion Championship – Round 4

• Italian Rally3 Championship – Round 4

• Italian Rally5 Championship – Round 4

• Italian Over 55 Championship – Round 4

• Italian Women Championship – Round 4

• Italian R1 Championship – Round 4

One-Make Cups & Trophies

• M-Sport Fiesta Rally3 Trophy

• Suzuki Rally Cup

• Trofeo Lancia Rally4

• Trofeo Lancia Rally6

• Trofeo Michelin

• Pirelli Star Rally4 – Top 4

Main Competition Classes

• RC2 (Rally2)

• RC3 (Rally3)

• RC4 (Rally4)

• RC5 (Rally5)

• NAT (National Category)