The fifth edition of the Rally Racing Meeting, the world’s largest annual motorsport gathering, is set to take place on February 8-9 at the Vicenza Expo Center.
Organized by two-time World Rally Champion Miki Biasion, this year’s event will feature a spectacular showcase of Lancia’s legendary competition cars, spanning over a century of racing history.
Among the highlights are four rarely seen models from Stellantis Heritage’s exclusive collection: the 1974 Lancia Stratos HF “Alitalia,” the 1954 Lancia D50 F.1, the 1954 Lancia D25, and the 1988 Lancia ECV2.
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These iconic vehicles will be joined by Lancia’s latest high-performance models, including the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF, the 280-hp Ypsilon HF, and the refined Ypsilon LX.
Miki Biasion, a motorsport legend and two-time World Rally Champion with Lancia, played a key role in refining the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF and the Ypsilon HF.
Biasion’s historic success behind the wheel of the Lancia Delta Martini Racing team contributed to Lancia’s dominance in rallying, securing ten World Constructors’ Championships and cementing the brand as the most successful in the sport’s history.
Among the legendary vehicles on display, the Lancia Stratos HF “Alitalia” (1974) stands out as one of rallying’s most iconic cars.
With its Ferrari-derived 2.4L V6 engine and striking wedge-shaped body designed by Marcello Gandini, the Stratos secured Lancia’s supremacy in the mid-1970s, winning three consecutive Monte Carlo rallies and multiple world titles.
The Lancia D50 F.1 (1954) represents Lancia’s foray into Formula 1, designed by Vittorio Jano and known for its aerodynamic side-mounted fuel tanks and lightweight build. It debuted in the 1954 Spanish Grand Prix and, under Ferrari’s stewardship, helped Juan Manuel Fangio win the 1956 World Championship.
The Lancia D25 (1954) evolved from the successful D24, featuring a more powerful 3.75L six-cylinder engine producing 305 hp. It made its mark in endurance racing, competing in events such as the Tourist Trophy and the Portuguese Grand Prix.
The Lancia ECV2 (1988) was a technological marvel, incorporating composite materials and a twin-turbocharged 1.8L engine delivering 600 hp. Designed as a potential successor to the Delta S4, it demonstrated advanced lightweight construction but never saw competition due to the cancellation of Group B rallying.
This year’s Rally Racing Meeting will not only celebrate Lancia’s storied past but also showcase its future, with cutting-edge performance models that carry forward the brand’s motorsport legacy. Fans and enthusiasts will have the chance to witness these legendary machines up close, bridging the gap between Lancia’s racing heritage and its vision for the future.
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