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ERC Rali Ceredigion 2025: Full Guide, Live Timing & Results

Rali Ceredigion: Wales delivers tight tarmac and high stakes as the ERC title race hits Aberystwyth

The ERC hits the technical tarmac of Wales. Here’s everything you need to follow the 2025 Rali Ceredigion round of the European Rally Championship – live updates, key times, stage maps, and driver insights.

Event Overview

Event Name	DS Machinery Rali Ceredigion 2025
Championship:	European Rally Championship 2025 – Round 7
Location	Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
Dates	5–7 September 2025
Surface	Asphalt
Length	185.26 km across 13 stages
Official Website:	Visit the event page

LIVE TIMINGS

ENTRY LIST

RALLY MAP

ERC 2025 Calendar

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

Social Media, Live Streaming & Highlights

Instagram: @fiaerc

Live Streaming: Rally.Tv

YouTube: FIA ERC Channel

Facebook: FIA ERC Page

Overview & Key Facts

Itinerary & Timetable

Friday, Sep 5 – Shakedown in Pendam opens the event, followed by the fan-friendly SS1: Aberystwyth Super Special (1.25 km) downtown.
Saturday, Sep 6 – A full day featuring high-speed runs across Cwm Elan, Y Diafol, and the twisty Mydroilyn stage.
Sunday, Sep 7 – Second legs of Cwm Elan and Y Diafol, with the rally concluding around midday.

Entry List Highlights

The entry list mixes ERC leaders, local specialists, and young tarmac aces across four-wheel-drive Rally2s and nimble Rally4 cars.

Rally2 (RC2, ERC)

Mikołaj Marczyk (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2) – title contender
Jon Armstrong (Ford Fiesta Rally2) – M-Sport factory-backed, local edge
Andrea Mabellini (Škoda Fabia) – consistent pace all year
Jakub Matulka – returns to the scene of his ERC3 win in 2023

Rally4 / ERC4

Ioan Lloyd (Peugeot 208 Rally4) – local talent and ERC4 podium threat
Kyle McBride, Joseph Kelly, Kalum Graffin – Irish asphalt flair

Key Stages to Watch

Y Diafol (33.86 km) – The longest and most demanding stage of the rally, where rhythm and brake modulation are key.
Cwm Elan (14.30 km) – High-speed flowing corners through open terrain with limited margin for error.
Mydroilyn (13.74 km) – Tight and twisty; a pure test of throttle precision and front-end confidence.

Rally Focus: Why Rally Ceredigion Matters

Rali Ceredigion is a driver’s rally. Narrow tarmac, constantly changing grip levels, fast elevation shifts, and unforgiving verges make this one of the most technical events on the ERC calendar.

For Rally2 crews, it’s a final prep before the season-ending Central European clash. For Rally4 and ERC4 competitors, this is the round where raw car placement and confidence pay dividends.

From a training standpoint, this event is a textbook exercise in asphalt grip management, braking discipline, and pacenote accuracy. It reflects the same high-intensity work we drill in our Pro Tarmac Rally Courses at Vittorio Caneva Rally School – stage accuracy, car rotation on throttle, and maximising apex speed under pressure.

Final Thoughts

Wales is calling, and with just two ERC rounds to go, every second matters. Whether you’re tuning in for the tarmac mastery or scouting talent in the Rally4 field, Ceredigion promises action from the first metre.

We’ll be following every split, every overshoot, and every masterclass in precision driving. Bookmark this page for all updates, maps, and timing throughout the weekend.