WRC takes on Islas Canarias
- therookiereporters
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From the 23rd to the 26th April the World Rallying Championship brings speed, thrill and excitement to the Islas Canarias. Here is everything you need to know.
This is Round 5 of the WRC championship, taking place across 23rd to the 26th April, giving fans multiple action packed days to enjoy. This is the 50th edition of this rally, bringing a special opening stage. It will take place inside the Circuit Islas Canarias, bringing side-by-side racing in a stadium style arena - replicating the iconic layout of the Race of Champions.
Here is the schedule for the event -
April 23rd
11:01: SHAKEDOWN "SANTA BRÍGIDA" (6.26 km)
17:35: SS1 BP ULTIMATE - CIRCUITO ISLAS CANARIAS SSS (2.27 km)
April 24th
09:20: SS2 VALLESECO - ARTENARA 1 (15.27 km)
10:48: SS3 LA ALDEA - MOGAN 1 (21.42 km)
12:11: SS4 TEJEDA - SAN MATEO 1 (26.05 km)
15:06: SS5 VALLESECO - ARTENARA 2 (15.27 km)
16:34: SS6 LA ALDEA - MOGAN 2 (21.42 km)
17:57: SS7 TEJEDA - SAN MATEO 2 (26.05 km)
April 25th
08:20: SS8 MASPALOMAS 1 (13.47 km)
09:35: SS9 ARUCAS - TEROR 1 (13.47 km)
-10:51: SS10 MOYA - GÁLDAR 1 (28.90 km)
-14:50: SS11 MASPALOMAS 2 ARUCAS - TEROR 1(13.47 km)
-16:05: SS12 ARUCAS - TEROR 2 (13.47 km)
-17:21: SS13 SS10 MOYA - GÁLDAR 2 (28.90 km)
-19:25: SS14 BP ULTIMATE - LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA (3.12 km)
April 26th
07:35: SS15 INGENIO - VALSEQUILLO 1 (26.49 km)
09:05: SS16 SANTA LUCIA - AGÜIMES 1 (13.27 km)
10:50: SS17 INGENIO - VALSEQUILLO 2 (26.49 km)
13:15: SS18 WOLF POWER STAGE - SANTA LUCIA - AGÜIMES 2 (13.27 km)
The circuit travels from coastal sprint onto mountain climbs, however the whole circuit is tarmaced, making it circuit racing outside for many. It brings new challenges but also excitement for spectators placed along the circuit. The tarmac brings the challenge of tyre wear, potentially getting damaged or being unsuited - giving the drivers something else to watch out for.
Again going into this weekend, watch out for the Toyota and Hyundai battle. Two big car manufacturing names, also big rallying names, both will be aiming to impress. But who will come out on top?
Article written by Imogen Moggridge © Imogen Moggridge 2026
