Lancia achieves historic 1-2 finish at Critérium des Cévennes

Lancia secured a double victory at the Critérium des Cévennes, marking the first time the brand has placed two cars at the top of a French Rally Championship race in 35 years. The last such achievement occurred in 1991 at the Rallye des Garrigues.

Yohan Rossel and Alexis Maillefer took first place, narrowly defeating Yoann Bonato and Benjamin Boulloud, who finished second in the Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale, by a margin of only 15 seconds. The race featured intense competition, including night stages and demanding terrain that tested both crews and tires.

Following the victory, Yohan Rossel expressed his ambition to continue working with Stellantis, stating his hope that Lancia will develop a kit to allow him to compete for absolute victories in future seasons, potentially by 2027. The event also served as a platform for Lancia to present its new competition vehicle range, including the Ypsilon HF Racing and the Rally2 HF Integrale.