Brescia, 11 February 2026 – With major new features and great anticipation from teams and fans alike, expectations are high for the first race weekend of the season. The rally calendar traditionally kicks off on 14 February with the Ronde Val Merula.
Race program and format
The event remains in the same location: Andora, in the province of Savona, will once again serve as the main hub of the competition. The Ronde format is distinctive, featuring four runs on the same Special Stage, all to be completed in a single day.
Saturday will be dedicated to technical and sporting scrutineering, the shakedown and reconnaissance, while the race itself will take place on Sunday. The major novelty of this edition is the completely renewed route compared to previous years. The first Special Stage, “San Damiano”, will start at 7:00, covering 11.5 km towards Villalunga and the Crocetta area. From there, a left junction will lead competitors towards the finish line.
Another important new feature is the starting ceremony: at 18:30, cars will parade through the city centre towards the start park located in Via dei Mille, alongside the podium.
The first race weekend of 2026
As in the past two years, Be Traced opens the rally season alongside crews at the Ronde Val Merula. Once again, the event has recorded a strong number of entries, confirming its role not only as an important testing ground for cars, but also as a valuable opportunity for territorial promotion.
As always, we will work side by side with organisers to ensure safety for everyone involved, both on the stage and at Rally HQ, delivering an effective service from the very first event of the season.
Enjoy the Race!
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