# Adam Březík wins Barum Czech Rally Zlín

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/barum-czech-rally-zln-competition
> Updated: 2026-08-15T22:45:24.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 5.

The 55th Barum Czech Rally Zlín, a round of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC), concluded with Adam Březík securing his first ERC victory. Driving a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, Březík maintained his lead from Saturday afternoon through Sunday to finish 21.2 seconds ahead of Teemu Suninen.

Suninen, the current ERC championship leader, finished in second place, extending his lead in the overall standings. Andrea Mabellini took third place, a result noted for being the first ERC podium for the Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale model after winning the Power Stage. Mikołaj Marczyk, the reigning champion, finished in fourth place, narrowly missing the podium by 1.3 seconds. This performance, alongside a third-place finish on the Bunc stage, marked the best result in the history of the Orlen Team at this rally. Polish driver Jakub Matulka secured fifth place.

The competition was defined by extreme conditions, including intense heat and damaged asphalt. These factors contributed to several retirements, including local legend and 11-time Barum winner Jan Kopecký, who was forced out due to a mechanical failure caused by a stone.

Following the event, the ERC general standings show Suninen leading with 108 points, followed by Mabellini (83), Marczyk (69), Matulka (53), and Tempestini (40). Simone Tempestini finished sixth overall, moving up to sixth in the ERC general classification.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Adam Březík wins Barum Czech Rally Zlín

Adam Březík claimed his first ERC victory at the Barum Czech Rally Zlín, finishing ahead of Teemu Suninen and Andrea Mabellini in challenging conditions.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adam-bezk-leads-barum-czech-rally-zln-after-opening-stages

### 2026-08-15: Polish rally drivers secure top five finishes at Barum Rally

Polish rally drivers Mikołaj Marczyk and Jakub Matulka secured fourth and fifth places respectively at the Barum Rally in the Czech Republic, part of the European Rally Championship.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-rally-drivers-secure-top-five-finishes-at-barum-rally

### 2026-08-13: Adam Březík leads Barum Czech Rally Zlín after Saturday stages

Adam Březík leads the Barum Czech Rally Zlín after Saturday's stages, holding a narrow lead over Mikołaj Marczyk and Teemu Suninen amidst several driver withdrawals and accidents.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barum-czech-rally-zln-to-host-55th-edition-of-european-rally-championship-event

### 2026-08-11: ACI Team Italia drivers prepare for FIA European Rally Championship rounds

ACI Team Italia drivers prepare for the Barum Czech Rally Zlín in the FIA European Rally Championship, while Bernini-Mattucci competes in Lithuania.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aci-team-italia-drivers-prepare-for-fia-european-rally-championship-rounds

### 2026-08-11: Barum Czech Rally Zlín 2026 schedule and driver lineup announced

The 55th Barum Czech Rally Zlín will be held August 14–16, 2026, as a major ERC round. ERC leader Teemu Suninen faces a challenging course alongside competitors Miko Marczyk and Andrea Mabellini.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barum-czech-rally-zln-2026-schedule-and-driver-lineup-announced

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