Rally Islas Canarias 2026 Transforms Gran Canaria into WRC Epicenter

The island hosts the global motorsport event for the second consecutive year, featuring technical stages and high anticipation.

Rally car tire on asphalt on a Gran Canaria road.
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Rally car tire on asphalt on a Gran Canaria road.

The island of Gran Canaria is transformed into the epicenter of the World Rally Championship (WRC) with the celebration of the Rally Islas Canarias 2026, an event that draws thousands of fans and drivers.

For the second consecutive year, the island hosts this significant motorsport event, counting towards the world classification. The competition, held on asphalt, features highly demanding technical stages for participants, starting in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and covering routes that traverse emblematic points of the island's geography.
The 50th edition of this race, taking place between April 23 and 26, necessitates the closure of various municipal roads across different parts of the island to ensure the safety of competitors and spectators. The organization provides minute-by-minute updates on general classification, stage times, and incidents, keeping motorsport enthusiasts informed.

"Logistics are key to competing for the World Rally Championship."

a Hyundai team spokesperson
Among the highlights of this edition is the return of the Lancia brand to the rally after 27 years, with its Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale models emerging as a new benchmark in their category. Furthermore, the event serves as the stage for the final year of the current WRC vehicles, with a driver making history by leading on the island. The race also features a prominent peninsular representation, led by a Cantabrian driver, in an event that brings together a new generation of talent.