The Rally Islas Canarias 2026 commenced its second day with the Valleseco - Artenara stage, a 13.413-kilometer route combining speed and challenging turns. However, the day was impacted by the suspension of the Tejeda - San Mateo stage due to over a hundred vehicles parked in a designated safety zone, preventing its progress.
In the competition, the Toyota team demonstrated strong dominance in the first stage of the day. French driver Sébastien Ogier, a nine-time world champion, took the lead with a time of 09:33.9 minutes, surpassing Takamoto Katsuta by eight tenths of a second. Spanish driver Dani Sordo secured a commendable sixth place in TC2, being the first Hyundai and performing notably in his first rally of the season.
“"I was hoping for a cleaner run. There's a lot to improve."
In the WRC2 category, French driver Yohan Rossel recorded the best time with 09:52.7 minutes, closely followed by his brother Léo Rossel. Spanish driver Alejandro Cachón placed seventh, six seconds behind the leader. The choice of hard tires was common among drivers for the seven stages scheduled for today.
The competition, which runs until Sunday, April 26, will continue with iconic island stages known for their technical sections and constant changes in pace. The Rally Islas Canarias is the fifth event of the 2026 World Rally Championship, where Takamoto Katsuta currently leads the championship with 81 points.
