ERC
Lancia dream makes Dei Ceci’s second Junior ERC bid a reality
Francesco Dei Ceci is preparing to embark on his second FIA Junior ERC Championship season after his dream of driving for Lancia came true.
Dei Ceci was officially confirmed as a Lancia Corse HF driver last week with support from ACI Team Italia, his ASN’s talent development programme.
Fappani and Dei Ceci will form a new partnership
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The 21-year-old, who will pilot a Hankook-equipped Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF for F.P.F. Sport, said: “For me, joining the Lancia family is a dream come true. Lancia is a historic brand that fought for many years at the highest level in the World Rally Championship and has such an important legacy in rallying in general. That’s why I want to sincerely thank the Italian Federation, Lancia, the F.P.F. team, my family and all the partners who have made this project possible.”
Dei Ceci finished 11th during his debut Junior ERC campaign in 2025 with Niccolò Lazzarini. For 2026, Dei Ceci has joined forces with the vastly experienced Danilo Fappani.
A Lancia-powered Junior ERC season awaits Italian duo
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“We will give our maximum from the very beginning,” Dei Ceci stated. “Danilo Fappani will be alongside me in this new adventure, and I’m truly excited. I can’t wait to get started with this great project. We’ll give it everything.”
The 2026 Junior ERC gets under way on BAUHAUS Royal Rally of Scandinavia from 22 - 24 May.
