RallyX

News Summary:

On April 1, 2026, Viktor Johansson confirmed his fifth consecutive full campaign in the RallyX championship's Open 2WD category, aiming for his third title after securing championships in 2022 and 2025, potentially matching Simon Tiger's three titles. Previously, on March 11, 2026, Connor Parise remarked on the seamless transition from "sim to reality" during crosscar testing, highlighting varied driver paths into the sport. This followed the February 18, 2026 announcement that Bart Bel would step up to Supercar competition for 2026 with a Ford Focus Mk3, after making his mark in the Open 2WD category with a BMW M3. Earlier, on January 19, 2026, Jon Ny committed to his first full-time assault on the RallyX North championship, competing in the Open 2WD category at the wheel of the BMW E36 that previously carried Filip Martinsson to three Swedish national titles. This news came after the December 22, 2025 update that the Pesämäki circuit, praised by drivers including Joni Turpeinen, was set to debut on the RallyX calendar on May 23–24, 2026, with its layout considered one of Europe's most spectacular.