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Skoda Motorsport In 2026, the team will celebrate a special anniversary: The traditional racing team looks back on 125 years of motorsport involvement.
To mark this milestone, all buyers of the Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 will receive a comprehensive equipment package at no extra cost from January 2026.
From its beginnings in 1901 to the top of the rally world
The brand's motorsport history began in 1901 with motorcycle racing and has developed over more than a century into a success story in the rally scene.
Today, Skoda vehicles dominate in the WRC2 category of the FIA World Rally Championship, the FIA European Rally Championship, and in numerous regional and national series.
Anniversary package for Rally2 customers
“2026 will be an exceptional year for Skoda Motorsport,” explains Michal Hrabánek, Head of Skoda Motorsport. “With special gifts for our customers, we want to show our respect for their commitment, loyalty, and trust.”
The special equipment package for all Fabia RS Rally2 models delivered from January 2026 onwards includes:
◉ Polycarbonate rear window
◉ Crossbar covers for gravel and asphalt
◉ Six magnesium OZ wheels in special color
◉ Wiring for auxiliary headlights
◉ Updated central control panel with “125 Years” welcome display
◉ CV joint boots
◉ Special paint finish with "125 years" design
◉ New logo on the hood in Unique Dark Chrome
◉ Interior plaque
◉ Fabric cover with anniversary logo
◉ Skoda Motorsport merchandising items
A successful 2025 season as a starting point
The Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 proved its competitiveness again in 2025: Customer team Toksport WRT won the WRC2 team title, while Nikolay Gryazin and Konstantin Aleksandrov won the WRC2 Challenger classification.
Mikołaj Marczyk and Szymon Gospodarczyk became FIA European Rally Champions. They also won titles in the Middle East Rally Championship and the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship, as well as a total of 20 national championships.
Anniversary year 2026 with special paintwork
The anniversary will already be visible at the season opener at the Monte Carlo Rally: The Fabia RS Rally2 will compete there with a special 125th anniversary livery.
Skoda Motorsport will continue to support its teams in 2026 with a bonus program in the FIA European Rally Championship and will provide a spare parts truck at selected ERC and WRC events.
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