2026 ADAC GSE RALLY CUP CALENDAR CONFIRMED AS OFFICIAL TESTING MARKS FIRST MILESTONE FOR NEW MOKKA GSE RALLY

15 Dec 2025

The 2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup season schedule has been confirmed, with the world's first all-electric one-make rally cup set to enter an exciting new phase following the successful completion of official testing for the new Mokka GSE Rally.

Beginning on 29^th May at ELE Rally, Netherlands, and concluding on 29^th November at Rallye Spa, Belgium, the renamed 2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup will see seven rallies held in six countries, marking the most international calendar in the competition's history.

Reflecting the growing appeal of electric rallying, the championship will visit a mix of established and iconic events, including Rallye Vosges Grand-Est for the fourth time, a return to Rallye Weiz in Austria, two rounds of the German Rally Championship (DRM), and a first-ever appearance at the legendary Rally Sanremo in Italy.

Jörg Schrott, Head of Opel-Vauxhall Motorsport, said: "With events in six countries, this schedule is the most enticing in the history of the competition. The ADAC GSE Rally Cup is entering its sixth season with more strength than ever, thanks to the new Mokka GSE Rally set to thrill both participants and fans with its impressive performance, as well as an upgraded charging infrastructure to ensure even more special stage kilometres. This season, everyone can look forward to even more electric action."

Official testing completed as Mokka GSE Rally meets the drivers for the first time

Ahead of its competitive debut, the new Mokka GSE Rally successfully completed official customer testing from the 8^th to the 10^th of December at the Pferdsfeld Test Centre in Germany, a facility offering extensive and demanding test facilities for rally cars.

The highlight of the test was the current development vehicle, equipped with the latest technical specification. Feedback from drivers was unanimously positive, with particular praise for the car's enormous performance, perfectly balanced chassis, and the responsiveness of its 281hp and 345Nm electric powertrain.

Vauxhall rally driver Ioan Lloyd completed his first test of the Mokka GSE Rally, driving three cars at different stages of development back-to-back to understand the vehicle's evolution. The session marked a key milestone for Vauxhall's debut ADAC GSE Rally Cup entry as preparations continue for the 2026 season.

Commenting on Ioan's performance from the official testing, Jörg Schrott, Head of Opel-Vauxhall Motorsport, commented: "He [Ioan Lloyd] is a very talented young driver. The way he approaches such a test program shows his attitude: professional, focused, and calm. I am sure he will be fighting for the top places in the ADAC GSE Rally Cup in 2026."

Ioan Lloyd, Vauxhall GSE Rally Driver, said: "It was a really encouraging test in Germany, and I'm excited to build on this momentum heading into the 2026 season. I was impressed by how predictable and stable the car felt. The Mokka GSE is incredibly confidence-inspiring for a driver and genuinely exciting to drive. I can't wait for the new season."

New Mokka GSE Rally ready to take competition to next level

From 2026, competitors will contest the ADAC GSE Rally Cup in the new Mokka GSE Rally, developed in line with the FIA's new eRally5 regulations. With 281hp, 345Nm of torque and advanced motorsport technology, it delivers performance on a par with Rally4 machinery and more than doubles the output of the outgoing Corsa Rally Electric.

The new season will also mark the first time Vauxhall will enter the all-electric one-make cup, with the brand taking advantage of its great British motorsport pedigree by fielding a full works car, driven by exciting young British rally driver, Ioan Lloyd.

23-year-old Ioan Lloyd, from Llandysul in West Wales, has been rallying since he was 14 and is one of the country's most talented up-and-coming drivers, having finished runner-up in the 2025 Junior European Rally Championship.

The full 2026 ADAC GSE Rally Cup season schedule is as follows:

May 29^th-30^th: ELE Rally, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

June 13^th-14^th: Rallye Vosges Grand-Est, Gérardmer, France

July 17^th-18^th: Rallye Weiz, Austria

Aug 14^th-15^th: ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rallye, St. Wendel, Germany

Sept 25^th-26^th: ADAC Rallye Stemweder Berg, Lübbecke, Germany

Oct 17^th-18^th: Rallye Sanremo, Italy

Nov 28^th-29^th: Rallye Spa, Belgium

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ABOUT VAUXHALL MOTORS

Vauxhall Motors started making cars in the UK in 1903. Today, as the oldest and most familiar of Britain's automotive manufacturers, its philosophy is to build vehicles that are relevant to all and offer design, high levels of equipment and technology, and electrification at an attainable level. Vauxhall is one of few automotive brands to produce electric vehicles in Britain at its manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port - the UK's first electric-only manufacturing plant where the Combo Electric van is made. Vauxhall's Electric Streets of Britain campaign raises the profile of the need for more on-street electric vehicle charging so that everyone can benefit from the switch to electric. Find out more at https://www.electricstreets.co.uk

Vauxhall is part of Stellantis NV, a global leader created for the new era of sustainable mobility as a result of the merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Vauxhall is a leader in electrification - as of 2021, it was one of the first manufacturers to offer fully electric versions of all its vans. Since the end of 2024, Vauxhall has offered a fully electric version of every model in its car and van line-up. Info: https://www.vauxhall.co.uk

ABOUT ADAC GSE RALLY CUP

The ADAC GSE Rally Cup is a pioneering one-make rally series jointly organised by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) and Opel. Established in 2021 as the world's first all-electric one-make rally championship, the 2026 season is set to take place across seven rounds set across six different European countries and showcases the performance and potential of electric vehicle technology within a competitive motorsport environment.

Built on the success of the Corsa Rally Electric, the Cup represents a sustainable future for rallying, combining innovation, performance, and environmental responsibility. From 2026, competitors will take to the stages in the new Mokka GSE Rally, developed according to the new FIA eRally5 regulations. A cornerstone of the series is its commitment to developing young driving talent. The most promising competitors in the ADAC GSE Rally Cup earn the opportunity to progress into the Corsa Rally4 programme and compete in the FIA European Junior Rally Championship (JERC), paving the way for the next generation of rally stars.

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