20/07/2026
Team Report - Delta Historic
FIA European Historic Rally Championship - Rallye Weiz 2026
With a 4th place overall in the FIA Historic classification and a group win, Martin Karlhofer and Gunter Lenk shone in their Delta Integrale EVO Gr.A alongside top international stars.
The Rally Weiz 2026 startet with well known names like Jari Matti Latvala (WRC Vice World Champion), Francois Delecour or Renato Travaglia.
After Toyota star Latvala's retirement on Friday, it was a tough and close battle for the lead with the very fast Porsche´s from Maciej Lubiak and Karl Wagner and the BMW from Renato Travaglia.
The Lancia duo, with consistently fast stage times, even managed to climb to 2. place at times.
“It was a difficult rally with very varied weather conditions. We were able to set strong times from the start without taking excessive risks. However, a momentary lapse in concentration resulted in a 20-second penalty, which cost us a potential second place.
Throughout Saturday, we fought for every second.
In the end, we achieved a very respectable fourth place overall in the European Championship field, as well as a second and a first place in the individual classes. Martin Karlhofer took the 4. place in stride and explained:
“We are absolutely delighted with this result. Competing against these top stars on equal terms and seeing the numerous fans along the route was very motivating. Our full team – our car – was simply top. We enjoyed it and also know where we would have been without this penalty, and that makes us proud…”