The ERC Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2025 is one of the most iconic and challenging events in the FIA European Rally Championship. Taking place from 15 to 17 August in Zlín, Czech Republic, the rally is famous for its broken tarmac stages, unpredictable grip, and fast forest roads that test the world’s best rally drivers to the limit. With over 200 competitive kilometers across 13 special stages, Barum Rally Zlín is a cornerstone of the ERC calendar, attracting top Rally2, Rally3, and Junior ERC crews. Fans can expect high-speed action, technical driving precision, and the legendary atmosphere that has made Barum a must-see event for decades.
| Event Name | Barum Rally 2025 |
| Championship: | European Rally Championship 2025 – Round 6 |
| Location | Zlín, Czech Republic |
| Dates | August 15–17, 2025 |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 207,49 Km of Special Stages |
| Official Website: | Visit the event page |
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This is one of the most technical and punishing tarmac rallies in the ERC calendar. Fast, flowing forest stages combine with broken surfaces, grip changes, and roadside traps that demand absolute discipline from crews.
Mark your calendars for all ERC 2025 events:
| Round | Event | Date | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rally Sierra Morena | April 5–6, 2025 | Tarmac |
| 2 | Hungary – Rally Hungary | 09–11 May | Gravel |
| 3 | Sweden – Royal Rally of Scandinavia | 29–31 May | Gravel |
| 4 | Poland – 81st Rally Poland | 13–15 June | Gravel |
| 5 | Italy – Rally di Roma Capitale | 04–06 July | Tarmac |
| 6 | Czech Republic – Barum Czech Rally Zlín | 15–17 August | Tarmac |
| 7 | United Kingdom – Rali Ceredigion | 05–07 September | Tarmac |
| 8 | Croatia – Croatia Rally | 03–05 October | Tarmac |
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Friday, 15 August
Qualifying stage – Komárov (09:31)
SS1 Zlín City Super Special (21:15)
Saturday, 16 August
SS2 Březová 1 (12.73 km) – 09:03
SS3 Halenkovice 1 (17.67 km) – 10:21
SS4 Bunč 1 (18.11 km) – 11:54
SS5 Březová 2 (12.73 km) – 14:52
SS6 Halenkovice 2 (17.67 km) – 16:10
SS7 Bunč 2 (18.11 km) – 17:38
Sunday, 17 August
SS8 Pindula 1 (17.22 km) – 08:03
SS9 Podhoran 1 (20.61 km) – 08:56
SS10 Kateřinice 1 (12.62 km) – 10:05
SS11 Pindula 2 (17.22 km) – 13:29
SS12 Podhoran 2 (20.61 km) – 14:22
SS13 Kateřinice 2 – Power Stage (12.62 km) – 16:05
Podium Ceremony – Náměstí Míru (17:30)
ERC1 – Rally2
Miko Marczyk / Szymon Gospodarczyk (Skoda Fabia RS)
Andrea Mabellini / Virginia Lenzi (Skoda Fabia RS)
Jon Armstrong / Shane Byrne (Ford Fiesta Rally2, M-Sport)
Jan Kopecký / Jiří Hovorka (Skoda Fabia RS)
Filip Mareš / Radovan Bucha (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2)
Dominik Stříteský / Ladislav Kučera (Skoda Fabia RS)
Simon Wagner / Hanna Ostlender (Skoda Fabia RS)
ERC3 – Rally3
Tymek Abramowski / Jakub Wróbel (Ford Fiesta Rally3)
Hubert Kowalczyk / Jarosław Hryniuk (Renault Clio Rally3)
Błażej Gazda / Michał Jurgała (Ford Fiesta Rally3)
Martin Ravenščak / Dora Ravenščak (Ford Fiesta Rally3)
ERC4 / Junior ERC – Rally4
Calle Carlberg / Jørgen Eriksen (Opel Corsa Rally4)
A strong field of Junior ERC Peugeot 208 Rally4 crews
Kopecký / Hovorka strike first with a 7:39.2
Cais / Trunkát match the time exactly, sharing the stage win
Stříteský / Kučera close in just +1.6 sec behind
Mareš (+1.9) and Březík (+1.9) remain well in contention
Overall classification after SS2:
Kopecký / Hovorka – 14:43.5
Mabellini / Lenzi – +1.0
Březík / Krajča – +2.3
Stříteský / Kučera – +2.8
Wagner / Ostlender – +4.7
(Top 8 within just 8 seconds!)
The city super special on Friday night delivers the usual spectacle, but it is Saturday and Sunday where the real test begins. Zlín’s stages punish late braking, poor rhythm, and lack of confidence on broken asphalt.
Saturday is about repetition: three stages, repeated, where precision pays off and small mistakes cost dearly.
Sunday brings longer challenges like Podhoran and the legendary Pindula, demanding both aggression and patience.
The rally closes with the Power Stage Kateřinice 2, always decisive for ERC points and often for the rally win.
Kopecký, the master of Zlín, is under pressure from Mabellini and the rising Czech contingent led by Březík and Stříteský. Behind them, Armstrong and Wagner look to capitalize if the pace falters ahead.