In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of 2025 European Rally Championship. From its origins to its impact on modern life, 2025 European Rally Championship has played a crucial role in multiple aspects of society. This topic has not only captured the curiosity of academics and experts but has also generated massive interest among the general public. Over the next few pages, we will delve into the history, importance, and future of 2025 European Rally Championship, hoping to provide a deeper and more meaningful insight into this highly relevant topic today.
The 2025 European Rally Championship is the 73rd season of the FIAEuropean Rally Championship, the European continental championship series in rallying. The season is also the twelfth following the merge between the European Rally Championship and the Intercontinental Rally Challenge.
FIA ERC: Main open championship for all current FIA-homologated cars within sporting classes RC2 to RC5, with Rally2 cars the leading contenders.
FIA ERC3: Second tier, specifically for the Rally3 class.
FIA ERC4: Third ERC tier, the first for front-wheel-drive cars. Allows Rally4 and Rally5 cars.
FIA ERC Junior: For drivers aged 27 and under on 1 January 2025 in Rally4 and Rally5 cars. This championship will be contested over six of the eight rounds.
FIA Master ERC: for drivers over the age of 50 at the start of the season.
FIA European Rally Championship for Teams: each team can nominate a maximum of three cars (from all categories), counting the two highest-placed cars from each team.
FIA European Rally Championship for Tyre suppliers: a nominated tyre supplier may score points with the two best placed Rally2 cars registered in ERC.
Calendar
The 2025 season is contested over eight rounds across Central, Northern and Southern Europe.
Points for final position are awarded as in the following table in ERC, ERC3 and ERC4. In ERC, ERC3 and ERC4, the best seven scores from the eight rounds count towards the final number of points. In the Junior ERC category, the best five rounds out of six count.[8]
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
13th
14th
15th
Points
30
24
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
4
3
2
1
There are also five bonus points awarded to the winners of the Power Stage, four points for second place, three for third, two for fourth and one for fifth. Power Stage points are awarded only in the main ERC drivers' and co-drivers' championships.[8]
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Points
5
4
3
2
1
Teams may register a maximum of three cars under a team name to score points in the teams' championship, of which the best two will score points. Cars driven by ERC4 priority drivers score points in their own group.[8]