Yoann Bonato officially announces his participation in the CFR with Lancia in 2026

After another title in the French Rally Championship, their sixth between 2017 and 2025, Yoann Bonato and Benjamin Boulloud officially announce their commitment to the national competition under the colors of Lancia.

In 2025, Yoann Bonato secured the French Asphalt Rally Championship title, accumulating 167 points. With four victories, including three consecutive wins between Rhône-Charbonnières, Antibes, and Vosges, the Frenchman also finished second in each of the other rallies of the season. Enjoying exceptional momentum since mid-2024, the crew boasts an impressive success rate with 100% podium finishes, having competed in over fifteen rallies in the French and European Championships.ERC).

Still competing under the Trajectus Motorsport banner, the official Stellantis Motorsport crew will thus be sporting Lancia colors to accompany its grand return to rallyIt is also worth remembering that the driver had also participated in the development of the Italian car, the Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale.

« Lancia's return to rallying is a key component of the brand's revival in France. Seeing the crew with the most national titles at the wheel of our Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale is extremely motivating. "Alain Descat, director of Lancia France, is delighted.

The driver from Les Deux Alpes is also expected to participate in at least one round of the European Rally Championship. We are working to be present at the Italian round of the European Rally Championship, in Rome. reveals Bonato. Being on Lancia's home turf with the ambition to shine internationally is very important to us. »

Yoann Bonato is also continuing his "Ça Va Trop VIP" project, which aims to give celebrities the opportunity to drive. After a Peugeot After competing in the 208 Racing series last season, they will now be driving a Lancia Ypsilon FR6, still under the Team Trajectus banner. This will take place over five rounds of the French Rally Championship (CFR). The French Asphalt Rally Championship will begin from March 26th to 28th, 2026, in Le Touquet.

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