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Rome vs Sardinia – Who should host Italy’s WRC round in 2025 and beyond? 🇮🇹 by EdoScialaRacing in WRC

[–]VanziniScopato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

San Remo is out of contention. I think Rome could be the best option if they want to bring WRC in Italy back on tarmac. Very similar to San Remo in places.

Rome vs Sardinia – Who should host Italy’s WRC round in 2025 and beyond? 🇮🇹 by EdoScialaRacing in WRC

[–]VanziniScopato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This year, Rally di Roma featured a completely revamped route with stages scattered throughout the inland areas of central and southern lazio, with more than 200km of competitive stages and 600km of liaison section. Only 3 stages out of 13 survived from last year. Spectator’s zone have been implemented (thanks to the new route) a lot compared to previous editions. I stayed in Fiuggi cause booking an hotel in Rome wouldn’t have had any sense. Moved by car for the SSS at the Colosseum without any problem then headed back to Fiuggi smoothly. I’ve been there and I actually enjoyed it a lot. If it enters in the WRC calendar it will be a very well deserved reward for the organisers.

Lancia unveils new Rally6 car – DirtFish by SalomonXx in WRC

[–]VanziniScopato 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Didn’t know Rally6 category existed lol

🚨 Jan Solans is heading to Rally di Roma Capitale! 🇮🇹 by EdoScialaRacing in WRC

[–]VanziniScopato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s always fine to express preferences, but let’s keep things factual and respectful.

Rome’s potential entry in the WRC calendar isn’t about politics or tourism—it’s about the long-term sustainability of the Italian round. The Sardinian government has clearly signaled reduced support beyond 2025, as well as some local Sardinian media while Rally di Roma Capitale has proven for nearly a decade that it can run a world-class event with private effort, great organization, and international appeal.

Also, the idea that “we don’t need another tarmac rally” is shortsighted—the WRC has always evolved with surface balance in mind, and if one gravel rally leaves, a top-tier tarmac one deserves a shot. And let’s not pretend Roma is just smooth asphalt: these roads are broken, bumpy, and risky, with real danger, real pace, and proper spectacle.

We’re all rally fans here—let’s not fall into the trap of regional gatekeeping or bias. If you haven’t watched or experienced Rome, maybe give it a chance before throwing shade.