The Trofeo Lancia brought a fresh wave of excitement to Rally di Roma Capitale, where the Ypsilon Rally4 HF delivered thrills, surprises, and standout performance across 207+ kilometers and 13 spectacular stages winding through Lazio’s historic and scenic landscapes. 🏛️🌄
🚗 At the heart of the action in Fiuggi, the Lancia Corse HF Village became a fan-favorite hub. From test drives of the new Ypsilon (hybrid & full-electric) to the jaw-dropping display of:
🔹 The 280-hp Ypsilon HF
🔹 The Ypsilon HF Racing — a rally-ready machine blending power, safety, and affordability
🔹 Legends like the Delta Integrale and 037
👀 In Rome, near the Colosseum, crowds gathered around two Ypsilon LXs, an HF Racing, and an HF Line, marking Lancia’s dynamic return to the motorsport stage—combining authentic driving emotion with a bold vision for the future.
Rally heritage reborn. The HF spirit is alive and roaring once again. 💥
From the Colosseum to Lazio’s winding mountain curves, last week the Trofeo Lancia penned another thrilling and high-octane chapter during the third round of its season at one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated and iconic events.
At the heart of the Rally Roma Capitale – which counts towards both the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) and SPARCO Italian Absolute Rally Championship (CIAR) – 18 tenacious Trofeo Lancia crews, representing 20% of all entrants, competed in an unrelenting race across breathtaking landscapes and challenging special stages. Twelve of these drivers were Under-25 competitors, each vying to win the single-brand cup and secure a spot in official Lancia team in the European Rally Championship (ERC) 2026, led by Director Eugenio Franzetti
The Rally Roma Capitale crowned Gianandrea Pisani and Nicola Biagi as the true Kings of Rome, thanks to back-to-back victories in Races 3 and 4 of the Trofeo Lancia, along with a podium finish in the ERC4 European Championship. Their performance was further reinforced by a second place in the Italian Two-Wheel Drive Championship and a Master category win in the Trophy. The Rally Roma Capitale hosted two rounds of the Trofeo Lancia: Friday and Saturday made up Round 3, while Sunday—starting with reset standings—counted as Round 4.
The first two days of racing, which kicked off beneath the shadow of the Colosseum, saw Gianandrea Pisani and Nicola Biagi take control from the third special stage onward. Their road to victory, however, was anything but easy: the Lion Team first had to overtake Gabriel Di Pietro and Andrea Dresti, and then fend off Andrea Mazzocchi, who remained a constant threat until the final stages, with minimal gaps separating the frontrunners. In Round 3 of the Trofeo Lancia, Pisani secured the win and dominated the Master category, finishing ahead of Mazzocchi and Giorgio Cogni, who skillfully held off Austrian driver Michael Lengauer, an impressive performer on Roman roads.
Nicolò Ardizzone and Valentina Pasini clinched victory in the Junior category after a fierce battle with Gabriel Di Pietro, who was forced to drop back in the final stages due to a puncture—an unlucky setback that also impacted his overall standing. Among the Expert drivers, Dariusz Polonski took the win, ahead of Emanuele Fiore—now leading the category rankings—with Pierluigi Maurino securing a solid third place.
Following Saturday evening’s results, Sunday morning marked a reset of all stage times for the Trofeo Lancia, effectively starting a new race. Yet the outcome was familiar: Gianandrea Pisani once again took control from the very first stage and never looked back. While his lead remained unchallenged, the battle for second place was thrilling, with Giorgio Cogni, Andrea Mazzocchi, Edoardo De Antoni and Gabriel di Pietro finishing in that order, separated by just six seconds. In the Master category, Pisani topped the podium once again, followed by Cogni and Mazzocchi. Among the Juniors, Di Pietro overturned Saturday’s result, edging out Ardizzone for the win.
There was another dominant performance by Poland’s Dariusz Polonski in the Expert class, leveraging his international rally experience to beat Fiore—still leading the standings—and Porzia, who impressed with a standout drive.
With the season at its halfway point, the numbers speak clearly: Pisani is the frontrunner in both the overall and Master classifications, with Cogni and Pesavento following in the overall standings, and Cogni and Mazzocchi chasing in the Master category. Fiore holds the lead in the Expert class, ahead of Polonski and Maurino.
With already over 90 Ypsilon Rally4 HF units sold just four months after its launch and the exciting kickoff of the Trofeo Lancia, the spirited Ypsilon Rally4 HF has enjoyed immediate success, winning over both drivers and tuners from the very start. In particular, the high-octane Rally Roma Capitale showcased the dynamic behavior of the Ypsilon Rally4 HF, which set itself apart from its initial tests with a perfect balance of power and traction, responsiveness in changing directions, and stability at high speeds. Equipped with a 212-hp 1.2 Turbo engine, a SADEV 5-speed gearbox, and adjustable Ohlins shock absorbers, Lancia’s rally car has proven to be the perfect vehicle for young drivers to cut their teeth, while also offering expert drivers a chance to push their performance to the limit in pursuit of a Rally4 championship victory.
To make it all even more special, an exhilarating atmosphere filled the Lancia Corse HF Village in Fiuggi—a true hub of emotions where fans and families could fully explore the world of Lancia: from the possibility to road test the new Ypsilon—both hybrid and full-electric versions—to a moving journey through the brand’s past with the display of two genuine icons of world rally racing, the Delta Integrale and the 037. This immersive experience also came alive on the Lancia Corse HF’s official social media channels, where the weekend’s most thrilling moments were shared live, allowing the brand’s growing community to join in on the excitement.
Furthermore, at the Lancia Corse HF Village, visitors could admire Lancia’s latest releases, marking the brand’s triumphant return to the world of high-performance road vehicles and race cars designed to be accessible to young drivers. Taking center stage were the 280-hp Ypsilon HF and the Ypsilon HF Racing. The former is the full-electric, high performance road version that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds and delivers superior agility thanks to its limited-slip differential. Meanwhile, the brand-new Ypsilon HF Racing serves as the entry model for road races, combining high-performance, safety, and low-operating costs.
Lastly, near the Colosseum, guests gathered to admire a display of the Ypsilon HF Line Hybrid, the new version that brings the HF language to more affordable powertrains while preserving the legendary line’s style and recognizability. Moreover, two refined Lancia Ypsilon LX models and a HF Racing were also on showcase, demonstrating the Italian brand’s commitment to strengthening its presence on the contemporary automotive scene by leveraging its heritage and offering solutions that combine sporting passion with everyday driving.
After such an intense week, the Trofeo will take a short summer break. However, the thrills don’t end here: the next event will be the Rally del Lazio (September 13-14), followed by the grand finale at the Rallye Sanremo. And with the standings still in the balance, every kilometer can make the difference.