[ERC] Rally Islas Canarias 2024

[106 sport]

The 48 Rally Islas Canarias presents a first-class itinerary

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/295-the-48-rally-islas-canarias-presents-a-first-class-itinerary

The second round of the FIA ​​European Rally Championship and second of the Spanish Super Championship includes a total of 13 special stages between May 2 and 4. One of the great novelties is in the start ceremony, which is moved to Wednesday, May 1 and changes its location without leaving Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.


The Rally Islas Canarias, in its 48th edition, today, Wednesday, March 6, revealed one of its best kept secrets: its itinerary. The event organized by Todo Sport will have a total of 13 special stages that will take place between Thursday, May 2 and Saturday, May 4.

After the recce, the teams will begin to warm up with the Qualifying Stage scheduled in 'Santa María de Guía'. It will be a 3.57 km route that they will previously tackle in free practice (12:15 p.m.) and later in a QS that will take place at 3:03 p.m. Next, the shakedown will take place on that same route, specifically between 4:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

The first stage will start, like last year, with the 'Las Palmas de Gran Canaria' special, a 1.80 km route (8:35 p.m.) that will serve to raise the curtain on the night of May 2. The teams will once again immerse themselves in a Gran Canaria Arena that will host new features.

The next day, Friday, May 3, the itinerary will be made up of the special stage of 'Agüimes – Santa Lucía' (14.83 km at 10:38 a.m. and 3:48 p.m.), 'Tejeda' (11.07 km at 11:33 a.m. and 4:43 p.m.) and 'Artenara – Gáldar' (21.15 km at 12:25 p.m. and 5:35 p.m.).

The last and definitive leg, on Saturday, May 4, maintains details from recent years, such as being the longest of the two and, at the same time, hosting the longest stage of this edition. Thus, the teams will tackle the stages of 'Arucas – Firgas' (9.41 km at 9:17 a.m. and 2:07 p.m.), 'Moya – Valleseco' (27.7 km at 10:07 a.m. and 2:57 p.m.) and 'San Mateo – Valsequillo' (11.5 km at 11:35 a.m. and 5:05 p.m.).

In total, the teams competing in the 48 Rally Islas Canarias will have a total of 193.12 timed kilometers ahead of them out of a total of 617.68, the equivalent of 31.3%.

Start ceremony: return to origins
One of the novelties of this edition is found in the departure ceremony. Not only does it go ahead one day, but it returns to a central location in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and with an undoubted link to the event.

On the night of Wednesday, May 1, José Mesa y López Avenue will once again host, after many decades, the competition caravan of the Rally Islas Canarias. Without a doubt, one more way to bring the motorshow closer to all fans.

[106 sport]

Special stages in Google Earth

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/pdf2024/48RIC2024.kmz

[106 sport]

Hyundai Canarias announced that Aleyex Lukyanuk (four-time winner) will do Rally Islas Canarias 2024

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Any more info on the WRC reports?

https://rallyjournal.com/what-news-the-world-rally-championship-is-heading-to-a-tourist-favourite-destination/

[106 sport]

Any more info on the WRC reports?

https://rallyjournal.com/what-news-the-world-rally-championship-is-heading-to-a-tourist-favourite-destination/

Next monday is going to be the press conference in Gran Canaria

[WRCStan]

What's the spectator experience like out on the stages in general. Would like some good views without killing myself walking to get there. Can't see any advice on the website other than 'stay safe'.

[Tom K]

What's the spectator experience like out on the stages in general. Would like some good views without killing myself walking to get there. Can't see any advice on the website other than 'stay safe'.

After incident and yellow card from 2021 they are a bit more strict, but in general you can easily reach your spot with the car, and even change place before second run as the stages are opened. Hard to say how it will be if WRC will really arrive to Gran Canaria.

I am pretty sure regardless what you like (technical or very fast section) you will find your spot. Depends on the route, doing more than one stage per loop is complicated. I did this rally 7 times and I love it. Views are awesome and after rally you can be on the beach in 45 minutes :)

The "Island Culture" is to stay overnight and have a fun, even if first stage starts at 10.

[106 sport]

After incident and yellow card from 2021 they are a bit more strict, but in general you can easily reach your spot with the car, and even change place before second run as the stages are opened. Hard to say how it will be if WRC will really arrive to Gran Canaria.

I am pretty sure regardless what you like (technical or very fast section) you will find your spot. Depends on the route, doing more than one stage per loop is complicated. I did this rally 7 times and I love it. Views are awesome and after rally you can be on the beach in 45 minutes :)

The "Island Culture" is to stay overnight and have a fun, even if first stage starts at 10.

Hi.

Have you ever participate in Rally El Corte Ingles/ Islas Canarias?

[106 sport]

There are rumours in Gran Canaria about a possible participation of Hyundai I20 Rally 1 as zero car this year.

[Tom K]

Participate not, but I was there for the rally.

[106 sport]

Participate not, but I was there for the rally.

Of course.

May be next year, for WRC, another visit to Gran Canaria?

[106 sport]

Finally, looks like Dani Sordo will drive I20 WRC as zero car, only in Superspecial stage inside Gran Canaria Arena (basketball course)

[Tom K]

Of course.

May be next year, for WRC, another visit to Gran Canaria?

I can't go this year, but next for sure is a must :)

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Alexey Lukyanuk confirms entry in a Hyundai i20 Rally2 ! :)

[106 sport]

I can't go this year, but next for sure is a must :)

Of course jeje...

[106 sport]

Albert von Thurn und Taxis-Frank Christian (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2) have already entered

[106 sport]

Tonight, the deadline to register for Rally Islas Canarias will end.

Will be any surprise? I dont know.

[Jarek Z]

Marczyk confirmed. He said that first he is going to compete in Swidnicki Rally (Polish championship) and then Islas Canarias one week later.

source:
https://pl.motorsport.com/rsmp/news/marczyk-potwierdzil-start-w-swidnicy/10599298/

[106 sport]

33 Rally 2 in Gran Canaria.

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/316-high-quality-registration-for-the-48-rally-islas-canarias

Nearly 100 teams have entered for an event that will be held from May 2 to 4 on the island of Gran Canaria. The current European champion, Hayden Paddon; the current leader after the meeting in Hungary, Simone Tempestini; the last winner of the rally, Yoann Bonato; the current S-CER champion, José Antonio Suárez; the last regional champion, Miguel Suárez, as well as this season's leader, Yeray Lemes, are among those registered.



The 48 Rally Islas Canarias presents a high entry list. The Gran Canaria event, scheduled for May 2 to 4, will have nearly 100 entered teams, a list that will not lack the most notable teams from recent seasons.

A total of 20 nationalities are represented among the teams, which underlines the international nature of the rally. A total of 74 are vehicles registered under FIA regulations, a number, without a doubt, that has been increasing during recent editions. No less than 33 correspond to the premier category (Rally2), 30 to Rally4, in addition to a couple of Rally3 and six Rally5, among others.

As the organization announced a few days ago, Yoann Bonato and Benjamin Boulloud will defend the victory they achieved last year at the wheel of a Citroën C3 Rally2. The French will face the current European champions, and runners-up in the 2023 'Canary Islands', Hayden Paddon and John Kennard, who repeat with a Hyundai i20 N Rally2. In fact, the entire podium from last year is present again, and Efrén Llarena-Sara Fernández (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2), European champions in 2022, will try again on a talismanic island for them.


Simone Tempestini-Sergiu Itu, driving a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2, repeat in the Rally Islas Canarias, this time as new leaders of the FIA ​​ERC after their victory in Hungary last weekend. Miklós Csomós-Attila Nagy, with a Skoda Fabia Rally2 Evo, and Mathieu Franceschi-Andy Malfoy, on a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2, both protagonists from the top of the Hungarian podium, will also travel the Gran Canaria stages in this edition.

Another driver, who already wore number one a few editions ago, returns to try to fight for victory. This is the Polish Miko Marczyk and his co-driver Szymon Gospodarczyk (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2). Simon Wagner-Gerald Winter (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2), another team that knows what it means to win stages in the Rally Islas Canarias, also joins a list that includes more than 30 vehicles in the Rally2 category.

Lukyanuk's return
Winner of four editions of the Rally Islas Canarias and European champion on a couple of occasions, the Russian Alexey Lukyanuk is back and with a clear objective: to reach the five victories that Carlos Sainz obtained in the 1980s. On this occasion he will accompany him on the right Yury Kulikov and, for the first time, he will get into a Hyundai i20 N Rally2.

An international representation that hosts names already known to Canarian fans, such as Erik Casi-Igor Bacigál (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2), Filip Mares-Radovan Bucha (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2), Andrea Mabellini-Virginia Lenzi (Skoda Fabia Rally2) or Mads Ostberg-Patrik Barth (Citroën C3 Rally2), among others.

Important weight of the S-CER
The Spanish Supercampeonato will have an important weight in the list of entrants for the 48 Rally Islas Canarias. There is no shortage of the current champion, and current leader, José Antonio Suárez and his co-driver Alberto Iglesias. Those of the Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 will be accompanied by their national colleagues Alejandro Cachón-Borja Rozada (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2), Diego Ruiloba-Ángel Vela (Citroën C3 Rally2), Óscar Palomo-Sergio Fernández (Hyundai i20 N Rally2), Iván Ares- Javier Martínez (Hyundai i20 N Rally2) and Roberto Blach-Mauro Zas (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2). An event that is also joined by Javier Pardo-David de la Puente with an Alpine A-110.

The return of the McRae surname
The Junior category of the Rally Islas Canarias brings with it a large roster of young teams that will compete in the event on different vehicles from the Rally4 category.

Among them is the young Max McRae (Peugeot 208 Rally4), who together with Cameron Fair will face his first 'Islas Canarias', an event that his grandfather Jimmy already competed in 1986 and 1992 and his father Alister in 1992 and 1993.

This category includes names such as Calle Carlberg-Jorgen Eriksen (Opel Corsa Rally4), Timo Schulz-Michael Wenzel (Opel Corsa Rally4) or those already mentioned a few days ago, Cristiana Oprea-Alexia Parteni (Opel Corsa Rally4) and Ekaterina Stratieva- Georgi Avramov (Peugeot 208 Rally4).

The official entry list will be published next Tuesday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. That same day, but at 1:00 p.m., the Gran Canaria Arena will host the official presentation of the 48 Rally Islas Canarias.

[saco0o]

fck yeaah, mcrae is in! idk if he will do the full season but it was awesome to watch his win in magyarorszag.
lukyanuk is back. thats going to be a fun watch!

[PLuto]

fck yeaah, mcrae is in! idk if he will do the full season but it was awesome to watch his win in magyarorszag.
lukyanuk is back. thats going to be a fun watch!

Max McRae mentioned many times that Junior ERC is his priority, so it is not surprise he will be in Canarias...

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I hope these demonstrations wont affect the rally.

https://news.sky.com/story/thousands-of-people-in-canary-islands-take-to-streets-calling-for-limit-to-tourist-numbers-13119441

[106 sport]

I hope these demonstrations wont affect the rally.

https://news.sky.com/story/thousands-of-people-in-canary-islands-take-to-streets-calling-for-limit-to-tourist-numbers-13119441

There won't be any problem. Don't worry.

On Saturday there were demonstrations asking for the money generated by tourism to be distributed among the people from Islas Canarias (Canary Island), and for the salaries of the Canary Islanders working in tourist companies to be raised.

The demonstration was not against tourists nor against the tourism sector.

The demonstrations were attended by around 80,000 people, in the Canary Islands there are 2,200,000 people living...

[Andre Oliveira]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GL2glkQXYAIykiR?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GL2glkLWQAAkblC?format=jpg&name=large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GL2glkPXAAAP4QK?format=jpg&name=large

[Fast Eddie WRC]

There won't be any problem. Don't worry.

On Saturday there were demonstrations asking for the money generated by tourism to be distributed among the people from Islas Canarias (Canary Island), and for the salaries of the Canary Islanders working in tourist companies to be raised.

The demonstration was not against tourists nor against the tourism sector.

The demonstrations were attended by around 80,000 people, in the Canary Islands there are 2,200,000 people living...

I hope you're right.

(The demos were also about excessive tourist numbers and the effect on the natural environment. Such people can also see a rally in the the same way).

[Sal yet again]

Only example of politics getting in the way of motorsport in the Canaries I can remember because I was there for the rally which didnt happen, was on Lanzarote a couple of years ago when Volcanes got cancelled after all the Spanish championship crews had already landed on the Island.

It would appear two big proposed developments in the south of Tenerife have been the catalyst for the protests and have to say I sympathise with the cause as the organisers are realistic in that they acknowledge tourism's part in their GDP but want a balance. It's a cause that will spread throughout a lot of places in the coming months and years I think.

[Humber]

There was an interview with one of the protesters sounded like the situation is a more extreme version of other tourist places where the long time locals get forced out by the increase in costs of everything, when rich people come to use your area for leisure or others come to seek a way of making money off the leisure seekers.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/thousands-protest-spains-canary-islands-over-mass-tourism-2024-04-20/

[106 sport]

I am from Gran Canaria.

I am absolutely convinced that there will be no problem with the rally.

[saco0o]

off topic but here in my country we have this cool island at the coast (ilhabela) and there were some push from the state government (sao paulo) for a huge bridge to be built in order to conect the continent to the island. nowadays you can only cross it by ferris. the project was rejected by almost 100% of the people that live on the island. they know they need the tourism to survive but conecting the island to the continent with a bridge would ruin everything, cuz the next obvious step would be to increase the island's infraestructure in order to the (what would be) huuuge increase in people going into the place. that would ruin the natural aspect of the place, cost of living would sky rocket and the rich a$$holes would have a easier way of building huge skyscrapers on the island (easy to transport the materials). anyway, back to european talk with you guys

[Tom K]

Only example of politics getting in the way of motorsport in the Canaries I can remember because I was there for the rally which didnt happen, was on Lanzarote a couple of years ago when Volcanes got cancelled after all the Spanish championship crews had already landed on the Island.

So was I :) Quite big shock when you get to know during airport security check that you are flying almost for nothing. Almost, because island is beatiful :)

[Sal yet again]

So was I :) Quite big shock when you get to know during airport security check that you are flying almost for nothing. Almost, because island is beatiful :)

Yes I remember you posted that at the time! I was in bar not far from the first stage when I found out! As that was a mixture of local politics and the organisers cutting a few corners think it was a special case. Having seen the support though for El Corte Ingles from the locals on several occasions dont think it will be a problem on GC as has been said above

[J4MIE]

Only example of politics getting in the way of motorsport in the Canaries I can remember because I was there for the rally which didnt happen, was on Lanzarote a couple of years ago when Volcanes got cancelled after all the Spanish championship crews had already landed on the Island.

It would appear two big proposed developments in the south of Tenerife have been the catalyst for the protests and have to say I sympathise with the cause as the organisers are realistic in that they acknowledge tourism's part in their GDP but want a balance. It's a cause that will spread throughout a lot of places in the coming months and years I think.

Yes I fear so too, you just need to look at the new cost for tourists to get into Venice and when everyone sees the amount of money being made others will soon follow, and prices will go up.
As usual, people with lots of money won’t even think about it but those less well off might just make the difference in being able to go.

[Jarek Z]

They say that rallying is not popular, but tickets for stage 1 are sold out:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w27801_ERC-all-set-to-rock-sell-out-arena-crowd

[Jarek Z]

The roads on Canary Islands are not easy ;)
https://www.facebook.com/RallyTroll/posts/pfbid037Qsw6d5wUHF2yMHN67176R8UoHZ6KXud6rhY4dRD5NE E3o98QmnJi1UgkHHqjqDxl

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This is different... Lukyanuk testing for the rally on a circuit (de Maspalomas) !

https://youtu.be/dZUewakBgMw?si=P4qmiQEaE4npKfaq

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Monday's proper PET for Lukyanuk, plus Paddon & Armstrong:

https://youtu.be/tOWA5QudpZk?si=scXc4JmUhdUiFhWl

[CeskyOndra]

Am I blind or the rally is starting on Thursday instead of Friday as in many ERC rounds?

[J4MIE]

Am I blind or the rally is starting on Thursday instead of Friday as in many ERC rounds?

Yes, Qualifying & Shakedown is Thursday afternoon, SS1 superspecial Thursday evening, then Friday/Saturday the event.

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/pdf2024/ITINERARY.pdf

[106 sport]

https://youtu.be/gWfmeUjxMGw?si=6FooXVIqic8xhAt7

[106 sport]

https://youtu.be/qz0wYGqjX9E?si=_dkU21aYAfYaLAcd

[106 sport]

https://youtu.be/RDAAcYxYdrM?si=uouWJrQ3mpkLbZxy

[106 sport]

https://youtu.be/cMrzM1MdzeQ?si=eTUDF3diDYY_kV2o

[106 sport]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSvJ1yw5EA

[Lead]

Will be interesting to see if Lukyanuk still got the speed.

[Sal yet again]

Will be interesting to see if Lukyanuk still got the speed.

Last season Jan Cerny really endeared himself to the Canary Islands spectators with his spectacular driving with the importer's i20 so wouldnt be at all surprised if he goes for spectacle over a result but you never know

[Fast Eddie WRC]

From Fiaerc.com

The ERC champion in 2018 and 2020, Lukyanuk finished first in Las Palmas in 2017, 2018 and 2021, having completed the 2016 event as the best-placed ERC driver behind Enrique Cruz, who wasn’t eligible for ERC points that year.

Cyprus-based Lukyanuk, 43, said: "I will return to the ERC on Rally Islas Canarias hand in hand with Hyundai Canarias and the i20 Rally2 car. We’re really excited to compete on my favourite event, we’ve had massive success before so we hope to deliver a good result again.”

[106 sport]

https://www.youtube.com/live/axaWMDDRafg?si=o3dN-Ya5p5dzmMHG

Departure ceremony live

[saco0o]

how long since the last time a Msport Fiesta won a round of the ERC?

[Eli]

how long since the last time a Msport Fiesta won a round of the ERC?

I think this event back in November 2020 but I might be mistaken.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Do any locals know if there's any coverage (live or highlights) on Canarias tv or online channels ?

Edit
SS1 tonight:

https://www.youtube.com/live/H_f3gTYtxaU?si=FlkYNNPpK3ZRnNf5

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mixi Csomos smashed it on the first run of FP1. The times were all very close but he was 1.1s faster than anyone else !

[saco0o]

I think this event back in November 2020 but I might be mistaken.

true!! adrian fourmaux! his only win in internatoonal rallying so far, right? cool.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

QS Stage live at 15.13 Local

https://www.youtube.com/live/SLCFtHS2rCU?si=QLWBPDi4Td1xqaEq

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Top 3 Qualifying Stage:

Yoan Bonato 1:53.8
Diego Ruiloba + 0.1
Miklós Csomós +0.2

Bonato said he didnt want to be fastest and so be first on the road as he suffered in that position last time.

[Sal yet again]

Oh dear Luis Monzon! Super Special always seems to catch someone out on this rally

[saco0o]

Do any locals know if there's any coverage (live or highlights) on Canarias tv or online channels ?

Edit
SS1 tonight:

https://www.youtube.com/live/H_f3gTYtxaU?si=FlkYNNPpK3ZRnNf5

looks like they changed to this link (live now)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63ER-3Nl9ac

EDIT: nah, this link ended too. hope they are going to start another one later

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Oh dear Luis Monzon! Super Special always seems to catch someone out on this rally

https://youtube.com/shorts/iaODj9Qrj9Q?si=6im8Q92kx3Dhuoha

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Good action from last night (outdoor section).

https://youtu.be/usuS8ehiftE?si=ev5aV5jHC3Q8IuUT

[skarderud]

Whats the point of that part, inside?
If you show, you crash, if you are smart, its not exiting to watch.

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[rallyfiend]

Whats the point of that part, inside?
If you show, you crash, if you are smart, its not exiting to watch.

Sent fra min SM-S901B via Tapatalk

8,000 tickets sold...

That's a good enough reason.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Jon Armstrong is doing pretty well so far on his Rally2 tarmac debut and seems to be improving his pace... 5th fastest on SS3.

And 5th on SS4 - just 0.1s behind Bonato !!

[tonirali]

Anyone know or seen what happened to Csomós on SS3? I've seen tweets reporting it was a heavy crash but not much else. Hope everyone's okay, this rally always scares the shit out of me.

[ReRe]

Here is picture after crash:
https://scontent-prg1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/438173333_7715597888534430_7339561708144812771_n.j pg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=oEgB9wf-ClsQ7kNvgG5UuYe&_nc_ht=scontent-prg1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDYQ_pAfkQe0KrXRSA2XvTTlfL-jJGcp0VROTNcNVzBYg&oe=663AC0B2

[tonirali]

That is a scary scary wreck.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

That is a scary scary wreck.

Crew taken to hospital for precautionary checks.

A big shame for them, especially after their recovery from the the massive crash here last year.

[TWRC]

They say it was because they had the tyre off the rim, but even they are not sure exactly what happened... They are more or less feeling OK, but pretty sore (the hit was over 17G).

[saco0o]

didnt csosmos also had a really hard crash in canaria last year too?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MViCO8o8slU

[WRC1]

i have no Idea what this Rally has to offer WRC next year...there are a few interesting Tarmac Rallye´s, but this is definitly boring, zero excitement

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS5: Cachón
Drama in here for the rally leader who has lost 13.1sec on the split to Bonato!
Front right tyre damage for the Spaniard. Loses 40.6sec total in the stage and drops out of the rally lead.

"I don't know [what happened]. There are a lot of ruts on the insides, maybe I touched something and I punctured."

[Fast Eddie WRC]

SS5: Jon Armstrong 5th fastest again and now 5th Overall !

[tonirali]

They say it was because they had the tyre off the rim, but even they are not sure exactly what happened... They are more or less feeling OK, but pretty sore (the hit was over 17G).

Having seen the onboard floating around on Instagram, it does seem that way. The car simply doesn't turn.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Armstrong has been strong ! An impressive job and I'm delighted to see what he and the M-Sport Fiesta can do.

"It's been a good day, I tried to have a good rhythm in there but everything is getting really hot so it is more about managing tyres and managing brakes. But it's been a fantastic day and we'll see if we can carry it on tomorrow."

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[Mirek]

They say it was because they had the tyre off the rim, but even they are not sure exactly what happened... They are more or less feeling OK, but pretty sore (the hit was over 17G).

Sorry but that must have been a lot more. A crash with 17G is something like a hit into a lamp post during parking. When you play a header in football you achieve a lot more. Unfortunately most of the people don't understand the crash mechanics and buy whatever numbers someone writes on the internet.

Usually the issue is with the duration of the acceleration peak. The crash mechanics is about extremely short periods of time. The true accelerometers used in crash tests can detect peaks shorter than a millisecond but without them you get a distorted picture where maximum numbers are far lower than in realitity (those carried in the rallycars are for sure no laboratory types). Also for the human body the duration of the acceleration is extremely important and so is the direction. For example nobody can survive 100G lasting several seconds but when you fall badly on the floor in the bathroom or when when a pedestrian hits a car windshield such values are normal, only the duration is super short. Generally in vehicle safety a crash peak of 100G is considered a survivable limit for human brain.

It's been a long time but if I remember right some very old measurement of Škoda Felicia crash test done in my university (according to the old spec. where the car was driven 50 km/h into a solid wall) the acceleration peak for the occupants was somewhere around 60G.

PS The duration of the acceleration is also a reason why acrobatic pilots can do short low-speed turns at 12G without anti-G suit but fighter pilots can't do long high speed 9G turns without it.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice 4k quality video action:

https://youtu.be/rCsUfTGdugM?si=HZvjQnijdmcRQ8Ld

[SubaruNorway]

i have no Idea what this Rally has to offer WRC next year...there are a few interesting Tarmac Rallye´s, but this is definitly boring, zero excitement

Same, it's not very exiting to watch

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I appreciate the high speed accuracy on these roads which have no room for error. A lot of the drivers have said it's their favourite tarmac rally. Plus watching them and the scenery is pretty spectacular, especially from the heli.

[SubaruNorway]

Scenery is nice, but Rally2's on these type of roads aren't that interesting to watch at least

[Mirek]

Franceschi has been awesome so far this year. He can realistically win the title.

[106 sport]

Amazing rally again in Gran Canaria !!!

[dimviii]

Franceschi has been awesome so far this year. He can realistically win the title.

and tarmac is not his prefered surface.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

A nice close battle all rally between the French guys. Very impressive pace against the locals. Even Paddon couldn't get anywhere near.

A good solid event for Jon Armstrong too, beating quite a few of the big names like Ostberg, Llarena, Cais, Mares, Sesks & Lukyanuk.

[106 sport]

A nice close battle all rally between the French guys. Very impressive pace against the locals. Even Paddon couldn't get anywhere near.

A good solid event for Jon Armstrong too, beating quite a few of the big names like Ostberg, Llarena, Cais, Mares, Sesks & Lukyanuk.

Yes, a very nice close battle in Gran Canaria, next year WRC !!!

[106 sport]

I appreciate the high speed accuracy on these roads which have no room for error. A lot of the drivers have said it's their favourite tarmac rally. Plus watching them and the scenery is pretty spectacular, especially from the heli.

I agree with you.

Rally Islas Canarias is the favourite rally of Bonato, he always talks about it.

[106 sport]

i have no Idea what this Rally has to offer WRC next year...there are a few interesting Tarmac Rallye´s, but this is definitly boring, zero excitement

I disagree with you.

I'll give you a summary:

- The stages of Gran Canaria are very technical and fast, with stunning views of ravines and landscapes.
- On the island there may be changes in weather depending on the altitude, in fact, Gran Canaria is known as a "Miniature Continent"
- After 200 km of stages, 8 drivers have finished the rally with a difference of less than 1 minute, the first two drivers separated by only 2.8 seconds.
- The WRC will visit one of the most beautiful and most tourist island in the World, Gran Canaria, more than 4.5 million tourists come to the island every year.
- Canarian rally fans know the drivers and the rallies very well, there is a "rally culture” on the island. For more than 40 years in the ERC.
- The media make a great follow-up of the rally, live TV, radio, newspapers (even coverpages) etc....
- There are connection with 25 countries and 170 airports that will make it very easy for fans to come to Gran Canaria
- The WRC will be a great success in Gran Canaria.

[106 sport]

Same, it's not very exiting to watch

I don't agree, read the text above

[Sal yet again]

Maybe the official coverage didnt make the most of the island and the rally and once again it was other creators who came up with some great footage. Tarmac is a contentious surface for some especially the further North you come from however having visited those stages I can say that in the flesh they are less than boring. I love Ypres but you could hardly say its run in a pretty part of the world. If the WRC wanted spectacular tarmac roads it could have given a round to Ireland however we all know where that went. I think the WRC crews will love it (even maybe Tanak) so will reserve judgement until the circus lands next year.

[Eli]

Maybe the official coverage didnt make the most of the island and the rally and once again it was other creators who came up with some great footage. Tarmac is a contentious surface for some especially the further North you come from however having visited those stages I can say that in the flesh they are less than boring. I love Ypres but you could hardly say its run in a pretty part of the world. If the WRC wanted spectacular tarmac roads it could have given a round to Ireland however we all know where that went. I think the WRC crews will love it (even maybe Tanak) so will reserve judgement until the circus lands next year.

Speaking of next year, does anyone know when they’re planning to run the event?

[Mirek]

Maybe the official coverage didnt make the most of the island and the rally and once again it was other creators who came up with some great footage. Tarmac is a contentious surface for some especially the further North you come from however having visited those stages I can say that in the flesh they are less than boring. I love Ypres but you could hardly say its run in a pretty part of the world. If the WRC wanted spectacular tarmac roads it could have given a round to Ireland however we all know where that went. I think the WRC crews will love it (even maybe Tanak) so will reserve judgement until the circus lands next year.

The problem with events like this is that while it is for sure great fun for the crews it is also rather boring to watch for the spectators. Still I think that at least one such event shall be on the WRC calendar.

[Jarek Z]

true!! adrian fourmaux! his only win in internatoonal rallying so far, right? cool.

Yes, Fourmaux surprisingly won Canarias in 2020:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/final/61089-rally-islas-canarias-2020/

but it wasn't his only international win. For example he won also in Ypres:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/final/79664-ardeca-ypres-rally-2023/

and Jim Clark Rally:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/final/79901-beatsons-building-supplies-jim-clark-rally-2023/

and he is the current British champion.

[Jarek Z]

didnt csosmos also had a really hard crash in canaria last year too?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MViCO8o8slU

Yes, he did. He is a fast driver, but crashes a lot.

[Jarek Z]

i have no Idea what this Rally has to offer WRC next year...there are a few interesting Tarmac Rallye´s, but this is definitly boring, zero excitement

Some Czech fans even say that it is not a rally, but rather a circuit or hill climb race:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/85480-rally-islas-canarias-2024/?s=454658&page=3#kom

[Mirek]

Some Czech fans even say that it is not a rally, but rather a circuit or hill climb race:
https://www.ewrc-results.com/results/85480-rally-islas-canarias-2024/?s=454658&page=3#kom

Don't take that seriously. There is always a portion of stupid comments under in event discussion.

[Jarek Z]

Event Highlights - ERC Rally Islas Canarias 2024:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6GmVMQbmjI

[Backa]

i have no Idea what this Rally has to offer WRC next year...there are a few interesting Tarmac Rallye´s

Variety. With 4-5 tarmac rallies in calendar, it's good to have some successor to circuit-like Catalunya. Rally wasn't super interesting but wasn't that bad either, I liked saturday stages more. Scenery is nice too, with rally1 cars and small time differences, WRC event could be fun.

[WRC1]

Variety. With 4-5 tarmac rallies in calendar, it's good to have some successor to circuit-like Catalunya. Rally wasn't super interesting but wasn't that bad either, I liked saturday stages more. Scenery is nice too, with rally1 cars and small time differences, WRC event could be fun.

for me rallying is going sidways trough corners, this is the reason why i like gravel rallyes more, BUT there are also Tarmac rallyes where you can see some drifts, like Croatia, there are Cuts, there are Jumps, there are Hairpins, i loved San Remo Tarmac Stages, they are great, but i dont like Gran Canarias and also Japan is boring Tarmac, if i want see fast Tarmac driving without Cuts and Jumps, i go and watch Circuit Racing.

[WRCStan]

SS9/12 had an elevation change similar to climbing to the Col de Turini. I don't know if that came across in coverage, but it should. Hill climb isn't an insult, although not every stage is like this, but that's the nature of some, and maybe that made the cars look tame? Some of these roads have prolonged tough gradients.

But even so, whoever wants 6 or 13 rallies of identical profile doesn't understand what rallying is IMO. Enjoy what you enjoy, but saying a world or regional championship should not encompass all the roads and driving styles found within it is silly.

[Jarek Z]

Very bad weekend for MRF Tyres:
https://www.fiaerc.com/a/news/w27841_Team-MRF-Tyres-looking-ahead-in-ERC-after-tough-Rally-Islas-Canarias

[saco0o]

Cool to see all the brands on the top 8, not only Skodas hehe. Also, nice run by Armstrong. and its weird to see Hayden losing positions in the end again. The car is good, he is good. whats happening.
bummed for Mcrae not making it to the podium.
great event. always a 'blessing' to watch some rallying without thinking "oh, so few cars. whats going to happen next year? oh these tires are so trashy. ahh we need manufacturers" haha :P

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This year's event was also totally dry which isnt always the case. Rain and fog could make it a lot more 'exciting' for those that cant appreciate the skill and precision involved on the dry.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Extensive highlights programme filmed by local tv (Deportes TV Canaria). Good quality action and some unique
overlays of drivers lines in corners:

https://youtu.be/lC8VIPbhQTY?si=JsIYpjdOHsKcnU2o

[PLuto]

This video is really great. I can agree that watching this rally, especially from helicopter, can be quite boring. But if you find good spots, it can be entertaining.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVzEQcEKi_Y

[saco0o]

Thoughts on Lukyanuk's performance on the rally? I wanted to see him getting on the top 5, but I guess hes not there yet. Too long outside of a rally car maybe? I havent seen if he got any issues during the weekend tho.

[dimviii]

Thoughts on Lukyanuk's performance on the rally? I wanted to see him getting on the top 5, but I guess hes not there yet. Too long outside of a rally car maybe? I havent seen if he got any issues during the weekend tho.

he wasnt pleased with car setup mentioned at stage stops.

[Mirek]

This video is really great. I can agree that watching this rally, especially from helicopter, can be quite boring. But if you find good spots, it can be entertaining.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVzEQcEKi_Y

The video is nice but large part of it is taken from places where spectators shall not be allowed and therefore shound't be counted as spots for spectating.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

This video is really great. I can agree that watching this rally, especially from helicopter, can be quite boring. But if you find good spots, it can be entertaining.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVzEQcEKi_Y

As ever the fan video captures the real raw action and feeling of watching a rally way better than the official WRC+ All Live.

Until WRC+ can find a way of having more live stage-side cameras showing the action it will always be a sanitised version missing the excitement.

[PLuto]

Thoughts on Lukyanuk's performance on the rally? I wanted to see him getting on the top 5, but I guess hes not there yet. Too long outside of a rally car maybe? I havent seen if he got any issues during the weekend tho.

He was starting after very long break, with brand new codriver and brand new car, where he was trying to find correct setup suitable for him. And he had health issues before start of the rally. On the other hand, competition was very strong and his rivals were going really fast.

[106 sport]

Variety. With 4-5 tarmac rallies in calendar, it's good to have some successor to circuit-like Catalunya. Rally wasn't super interesting but wasn't that bad either, I liked saturday stages more. Scenery is nice too, with rally1 cars and small time differences, WRC event could be fun.

Of course

[106 sport]

SS9/12 had an elevation change similar to climbing to the Col de Turini. I don't know if that came across in coverage, but it should. Hill climb isn't an insult, although not every stage is like this, but that's the nature of some, and maybe that made the cars look tame? Some of these roads have prolonged tough gradients.

But even so, whoever wants 6 or 13 rallies of identical profile doesn't understand what rallying is IMO. Enjoy what you enjoy, but saying a world or regional championship should not encompass all the roads and driving styles found within it is silly.

Very good note.

In Gran Canaria there are roads with many changes in altitude.

[106 sport]

This year's event was also totally dry which isnt always the case. Rain and fog could make it a lot more 'exciting' for those that cant appreciate the skill and precision involved on the dry.

This is true. For example, in 2020 it was a crazy wheather

[106 sport]

Extensive highlights programme filmed by local tv (Deportes TV Canaria). Good quality action and some unique
overlays of drivers lines in corners:

https://youtu.be/lC8VIPbhQTY?si=JsIYpjdOHsKcnU2o

The media usually make a great follow-up of the rally, live TV, radio, newspapers (even coverpages) etc....

[106 sport]

Speaking of next year, does anyone know when they’re planning to run the event?

By the end of April, or early May 2025

[106 sport]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcF9RVI63Ms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbmVVrRnxII

[106 sport]

https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w27821_WRC-stars-excited-for-Rally-Islas-Canarias-to-join-the-calendar

WRC stars excited for Rally Islas Canarias to join the calendar

Leading FIA World Rally Championship drivers believe Rally Islas Canarias joining the calendar from 2025 will be a big hit among the fans and provide a “proper” asphalt challenge from behind the wheel.

Subject to FIA World Motor Sport Council approval, Rally Islas Canarias will host Spain’s WRC counter in 2025 and 2026 following its hugely successful tenure as part of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC).

Adrien Fourmaux, who won Rally Islas Canarias in 2020 (pictured above) and has since claimed two podiums in the WRC for M-Sport Ford, said: “It was a great experience for me, the stages are proper Tarmac stages, really high grip, normally. They are flowing in the mountains and the view of the sea when you are at the top is great. Sometimes it’s a bit narrow, sometimes it’s wide.”

He continued: “I was really enjoying the rally but when I came to the Canaries people told me there is only three days of rain in a year. But when the rally started, it was November, we had four days full rain so I did all the stages under the rain, so it’s still going to be new for me but I’m really pleased it’s in the WRC, it’s a proper Tarmac event.”


Hyundai Motorsport driver Esapekka Lappi has never rallied on Gran Canaria before but he did complete the recce in 2013.

The Finn said: “Actually on the moment when it was announced I was there having a holiday there but I have been there before on holiday but also in work mode. Eleven years ago I did the recce. We’ve been saying Catalunya is the best Tarmac rally in the world but let’s wait and see, I’m pretty sure this will be better than Catalunya. The Tarmac is so smooth, there is no bumps, no cuts, it’s very consistent grip so you can set up the car really low and stiff. It’s a proper racing circuit feeling so it will be amazing. And for Finnish people it’s a holiday destination and it will be a really enjoyable event for them.”

Unlike his Hyundai team-mate Lappi, Thierry Neuville has two Rally Islas Canarias starts under his belt from 2010 and 2011.


“It’s a very nice event, really enjoyable and wide, fast and flowing roads,” Belgian driver Neuville said. “There were a massive amount of spectators when I was there, very passionate. It was my first real event in a Super 2000 car and I finished seven seconds from the lead in third place behind the two official Škodas. It’s an event I really enjoyed and I really look forward to go back.”

Toyota Gazoo Racing's Elfyn Evans said: “I would definitely say it’s a good addition to the calendar. We don’t really have our clean Tarmac rally in the calendar with Catalunya gone so it’s nice to have this event. It will be in a lovely setting and atmosphere.”

Double WRC champion Kalle Rovanperä added: “I’ve seen onboards of the stages from the ERC and it look nice. If we use the same stages I think it can be a really nice rally.”

[106 sport]

https://www.rallyislascanarias.com/index.php/en/noticias3-2/item/351-rally-islas-canarias-appreciates-the-collaboration-of-everyone-who-made-the-2024-edition-possible

Rally Islas Canarias appreciates the collaboration of everyone who made the 2024 edition possible

The final chapter in the FIA ​​European Rally Championship was quite a spectacle on the road. Emotion at all levels that would not have been possible without the involvement of institutions, private companies, law enforcement forces, federations, media, officials, teams, staff and, in a special way, the bulk of a fan who knew how to be there the height. Next chapter: the WRC.



A few days after the celebration of the 48 Rally Islas Canarias, the event organized by Todo Sport wants to publicly thank the collaboration of all the parties involved. Without the collaboration of the different groups it would have been impossible to enjoy an event that was quite a spectacle on the tarmac of Gran Canaria and which, as could be seen through the images, was enjoyed by thousands and thousands of fans.

Precisely, the fans have been largely to blame for this success. They, better than anyone, have known how to understand that security was a fundamental pillar to achieve success. They have shown exemplary behavior and have attended en masse to each of the appointments set in the route sheet of the 48 Rally Islas Canarias.

Of course, thanks to the teams. The nearly 100 participants, with around 20 different nationalities, have underlined the importance of this event at an international, national and local level. In fact, many of them have called it their favorite or the best tarmac event in the world.

The media, from the written press, television, radio, websites and social networks, have reported in the most professional way possible, precisely, in a historic edition that has sealed a brilliant stage in the FIA European Rally Championship.

Outstanding mention for the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, from its president to the areas corresponding to the Insular Sports Institute and the Tourist Board; the Government of the Canary Islands, with Promotur Turismo de Canarias, the Department of Sports and the Vice-Presidency of the Government, as well as the Delegation and Subdelegation of the Government in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands in Las Palmas. Also, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria once again got involved in this sporting event. He did it with the Municipal Sports Institute and the Department of Tourism (Las Palmas Visit), a municipality that once again hosted the operational base of the Rally Islas Canarias. Together, they managed, with their total support and willingness, to make this 48th edition a resounding success.

The rest of the municipalities involved in the event route, with their local police forces, civil protection and their corresponding operators, have also had an important role in the success of this edition. This has been the case of Santa María de Guía, Agüimes, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Tejeda, Artenara, Gáldar, Arucas, Firgas, Moya, Valleseco, San Mateo, Valsequillo and San Bartolomé de Tirajana, scenarios that will go down in the history of one of the most vibrant editions of the Gran Canaria event.

Thanks also to the different sporting federations, from the FIA to the RFEDA or FCA, passing through FALP. A chapter in which it is also worth mentioning WRC Promoter, a family with which the Rally Islas Canarias has had a wonderful understanding since its union in the 2022 edition.

Special mention to the public order forces, from the Guardia Civil command, as well as its traffic, public order and citizen security forces, including the National Police, Local Police of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Civil Protection, as well as well as the special forces GOIA and GRS.

The private section has played a very important role in 2024. Fred. Olsen Express & Baleària have once again been a fundamental pillar in the transfer of international and national teams. Domingo Alonso Group, with its companies Hyundai Canarias and Avis Canarias, added Repuestos Doral this year, as a result of its confidence in this sporting event. Lopesan, Sonocom, ServiTecni, Sofcan, Giet, Festina, Pirotecnia Huracán and Estación Bp El Taro also joined that group, without whose contribution nothing would have become a reality.

Thanks to the officials, from the sports delegates, to the RFEDA and FIA observers, timekeepers, technical marshals, route marshals, race director, deputy directors, relations with participants and volunteers, whose work, in the majority of shadow cases, it is not usually recognized.

And finally, special thanks to the Todo Sport Staff, organizer of the 48 Rally Islas Canarias, who after a year of intense work carried out crucial work to bring this ocean liner to the best of ports.

After a brilliant and historic stage in the FIA ​​European Rally Championship, the Rally Islas Canarias is now looking, with the enthusiasm and weight of its history, towards a new front, that of the World Rally Championship. See you next year!

[106 sport]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw5W9a1AWQU

FULL ONBOARD Cachón Power Stage I ERC Rally Islas Canarias 2024

[Fast Eddie WRC]

After none from Rally Hungary were shown here, it's good to see the Rally Canarias highlights on TNT Sport in the UK.