› Škoda Motorsport’s Bonus Programme for drivers and teams competing with Škoda Fabia Rally2 cars enters its second year with an enhanced reward scheme
› 13 Škoda Fabia Rally2 drivers will compete for a total of €40,000 in prize vouchers at the upcoming Rally Sierra Morena
› Strong customer team support continues as Škoda Motorsport’s on-site parts service returns for the first round of the 2025 FIA European Rally Championship (ERC)
Mladá Boleslav, 3 April 2025 – The FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) gets underway with Rally Sierra Morena (4–6 April 2025), an asphalt event in southern Spain that also marks the launch of the second season of the Škoda Motorsport Bonus Programme. A total of 21 drivers have registered for the scheme introduced by the Czech manufacturer, with 13 Škoda Fabia Rally2 drivers appearing on the Rally Sierra Morena entry list.
The 2025 edition of the Škoda Motorsport Bonus Programme features an enhanced reward scheme. Across the season, 21 drivers from 17 teams will compete for €40,000 in spare parts vouchers at each ERC round. Škoda Motorsport will award €20,000, €12,000, and €8,000 in vouchers to the top three finishers, respectively. These vouchers can be redeemed for spare parts ordered directly from Škoda Motorsport.
At the end of the season, if a registered driver competing with a Škoda Fabia Rally2 car wins the ERC title, their team will receive a €50,000 discount on the purchase of a new Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. A second-place finish will be rewarded with a €25,000 voucher, and the team of a third-placed driver will receive a €15,000 voucher towards the same model.
29 ERC1 crews line up for Rally Sierra Morena – 14 in Škoda Fabia Rally2 cars
Among the 29 ERC1 crews entered for Rally Sierra Morena, 14 will compete in Škoda Fabia Rally2 cars. Drivers such as Mikołaj Marczyk (POL), Nikolay Gryazin (BUL), and Robert Virves (EST) bring proven pace from the FIA World Rally Championship, while Andrea Mabellini (ITA) and Simone Tempestini (ROU) are familiar faces on the ERC podium. Czech rising star Dominik Stříteský, Spanish tarmac specialist José Antonio Suárez, and reigning ERC Junior champion Mille Johansson (SWE) are also aiming to make a strong impression.
Officially titled Rally Sierra Morena – Córdoba Patrimonio de la Humanidad, the season opener makes its debut on the ERC calendar this year as one of eight rounds in the 2025 FIA European Rally Championship. Hosted by the city of Córdoba, the event runs from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April 2025. Crews will tackle 13 special stages covering approximately 210 kilometres on asphalt.
Škoda Motorsport will be on site with its dedicated service truck, offering spare parts, technical support, and expert advice. The rally department of the Mladá Boleslav-based manufacturer will be present in the service park, giving customer teams the opportunity to purchase required parts directly during the event – helping to keep them in the competition even when specific components might otherwise be unavailable.
2025 FIA European Rally Championship
| Rally Sierra Morena (Córdoba, Spain) | 4-6 April |
| Rally Hungary (Veszprém, Hungary) | 9-11 May |
| Royal Rally of Scandinavia (Karlstad, Sweden) | 29-31 May |
| Rally Poland (Mikołajki, Poland) | 13-15 June |
| Rally di Roma Capitale (Fiuggi, Italy) | 4-6 July |
| Barum Czech Rally Zlín (Zlín, Czech Republic) | 15-17 August |
| Rali Ceredigion (Ceredigion, United Kingdom) | 5–7 September |
| Rally Croatia (Zagreb, Croatia) | 3-5 October |
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