MARCZYK AND GOSPODARCZYK CLAIM HISTORIC RALLYE SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA VICTORY

POLISH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS BECOME FIRST FOREIGN WINNERS OF THE MODERN ERA

Polish duo Mikolaj Marczyk and Szymon Gospodarczyk secured a historic victory at the 2026 Rallye San Martino di Castrozza, becoming the first foreign crew to win the event in its modern era.

Competing in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2, the reigning European champions approached the rally as part of their preparations for Rally di Roma Capitale. However, the pair delivered a standout performance to claim victory in one of Italy's most prestigious rally events.

Their success marks a significant milestone in the history of Rallye San Martino di Castrozza. Since the event was re-established by San Martino Corse in 1995, no foreign crew had managed to secure overall victory.

Despite Marczyk and Gospodarczyk taking the overall win, local driver Zanolli claimed victory in the Zone Cup classification, while Oriella completed the podium with a strong third-place finish.

The rally continues to carry its international heritage, having previously welcomed foreign winners during its golden era, including German driver Wilfried Gass in 1968, Swedish driver Harry Källström in 1970, and French driver Bernard Darniche in 1976.

KEY POINTS

• Mikolaj Marczyk and Szymon Gospodarczyk won Rallye San Martino di Castrozza 2026.

• The Polish crew competed in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2.

• The victory marks the first foreign win of the rally's modern era.

• Marczyk and Gospodarczyk are the reigning European champions.

• The event was used as preparation for Rally di Roma Capitale.

• Zanolli won the Zone Cup classification.

• Oriella finished third overall.

• No foreign crew had won the rally since its re-establishment in 1995.

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"The victory by Mikolaj Marczyk and Szymon Gospodarczyk marks the first foreign success of the modern era at Rallye San Martino di Castrozza."

HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT

Rallye San Martino di Castrozza has long been recognized as one of Italy's historic rally events. The 2026 edition added another chapter to that history as Marczyk and Gospodarczyk became the first international winners since the rally's modern-era revival in 1995.

Their victory also reinforces the strength of the reigning European champions ahead of their next competitive outing at Rally di Roma Capitale.