For the first time in history, Rally Islas Canarias enters the World Rally Championship calendar, turning the volcanic roads of Gran Canaria into a world-class tarmac battleground. With tight mountain stages and urban specials packed with fans, this isn’t just a new round—it’s a statement.
| Event Name | 49th Rally Islas Canarias |
| Championship: | World Rally Championship 2025 – Round 4 |
| Location | Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain |
| Dates | April 24–27, 2025 |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Length | 301,30 Km of Special Stages |
| Official Website: | Visit the event page |
LIVE TIMINGS | RALLY MAP |
Mark your calendars for all WRC 2025 events:
| Round | Event | Date | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rallye Monte-Carlo (Monaco) | 26/01 | Tarmac |
| 2 | Rally Sweden (Sweden) | 16/02 | Snow |
| 3 | Safari Rally Kenya (Kenya) | 23/03 | Gravel |
| 4 | Rally Islas Canarias (Spain) | 27/04 | Tarmac |
| 5 | Vodafone Rally de Portugal (Portugal) | 18/05 | Gravel |
| 6 | Rally Italia Sardegna (Italy) | 08/06 | Gravel |
| 7 | EKO Acropolis Rally Greece (Greece) | 29/06 | Gravel |
| 8 | Delfi Rally Estonia (Estonia) | 20/07 | Gravel |
| 9 | Secto Rally Finland (Finland) | 03/08 | Gravel |
| 10 | Rally del Paraguay (Paraguay) | 31/08 | Gravel |
| 11 | Rally Chile Bio Bío (Chile) | 14/09 | Gravel |
| 12 | Central European Rally (Austria/Czech Republic/Germany) | 19/10 | Tarmac |
| 13 | FORUM8 Rally Japan (Japan) | 09/11 | Tarmac |
| 14 | Rally Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia) | 30/11 | Gravel |
| Instagram: @fiawrc | Live Streaming: Rally.Tv | YouTube: FIA WRC Channel | Facebook: FIA WRC Page |
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Stages: Valsequillo–Telde, Valleseco–Artenara, La Aldea–Mogán
Terrain: Narrow mountain climbs, blind corners, and a road surface that transitions from smooth to abrasive volcanic tarmac.
Stages: Moya–Gáldar, Arucas–Firgas–Teror, Tejeda–San Mateo, and a superspecial inside the Gran Canaria Arena
Highlight: An indoor superspecial stage—the only one in the championship—putting WRC machinery in front of thousands of fans in a stadium setting.
Stages: Agüimes–Santa Lucía, Maspalomas (run twice, with the second as the Power Stage), and a superspecial at the Gran Karting Club
Finale: High-speed coastal tarmac to wrap up one of the most scenic rallies of the year.
Toyota Gazoo Racing: Elfyn Evans, Sébastien Ogier, Kalle Rovanperä, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari
Hyundai Motorsport: Thierry Neuville, Ott Tänak, Adrien Fourmaux
M-Sport Ford: Grégoire Munster, Josh McErlean
Citroën C3 Rally2: Yohan Rossel, Léo Rossel, Diego Ruiloba, Efrén Llarena
Toyota GR Yaris Rally2: Alejandro Cachón
Skoda Fabia RS: Robert Virves, Philip Allen
A packed grid of Rally3 cars including Arthur Pelamourgues and a full lineup of Renault Clio Rally3s and Ford Fiesta Rally3s ready to fight on the edge.
Streaming: Full coverage on Rally.TV
Follow: #RallyIslasCanarias on all social platforms
Live Timing & Docs: Available at rallyislascanarias.com
Rally Islas Canarias has entered the WRC like a storm. A fresh tarmac challenge that mixes fast coastal sections with twisting hill climbs and a crowd energy that rivals the greats. This is a new kind of WRC rally—and it’s here to stay