Perez targets glory in the 2026 FIA European Historic Rally Championship

This season, 26-year-old, Perez will pilot the iconic Amigos Tequila Beer‑sponsored 1975 Lancia Stratos HF GR4 rally car, one of the most recognizable cars in rally history, as he takes on Europe’s most iconic stages. Alongside him his regular co-driver Dale Bowen with rally experts Dansport of Chesterfield to keep the car on track, the team hope to make their mark on the 2026 season

A re-structured European historic rallying season in 2026, see’s a Pre-1992 Championship feature seven events, celebrating the golden age of rally machinery on classic asphalt rallies across Europe. Perez aims to take in a mixture of the hard stuff and the gravel surfaces that will face them

The 2026 campaign will take Perez across some of the continent’s most iconic stages, that will include the season’s tarmac opener at Rally Costa Brava (6-7 March) in Spain before moving to Italy for the Costa Smeralda Rally (24-25 April) – a brand-new addition to the championship.

The series then heads to the French Riviera for Rallye Antibes Côte d’Azur Historic in May before visiting Belgium’s Ardeca Ypres Rally at the end of June and Rally Weiz Historic Austria in July), both of which will also host the Pre-2000 Championship.

September brings the FIA’s first historic appearance in Wales with Rali Ceredigion (4-6 September), before the tarmac campaign concludes in traditional Italian style with Rally Elba Storico in September.

Perez could well be seen too out on the gravel on such events as Lahti Historic Rally on the fast Finnish forest roads as well so a good mix of surfaces for the Stratos to cope with.

Perez heads into the new season with strong momentum.

In 2025 he secured 4th overall and 2nd in class at Rally Costa Brava, achieved a career-defining overall victory at Lahti, and added a 5th overall and class runner-up finish at the Historic Rally of Asturias, all while balancing family ties with his father, Steve Perez who also competed.

Those performances followed his 2024 title success in the Motorsport UK Fuchs Lubricants British Historic Rally Championship, underlining his credentials at both domestic and European level.

In November, Seb Perez faced a significant setback during the Roger Albert Clark Rally, held on the demanding forest roads of Great Britain. An unfortunate incident resulted in a major off-road excursion, causing substantial damage to the iconic Lancia Stratos Despite the damage caused, the team has swiftly initiated a comprehensive restoration process. The Stratos is currently undergoing a meticulous rebuild, and once completed, it is expected to be restored to its former glory, ready to compete at the highest level once again.

Earlier in his career, showcasing his skills Perez also competed in circuit racing, including the Porsche Carrera Cup GB and in Ginetta’s before focusing on historic rally competition.

Perez is set for a captivating season. With a perfect balance of experience, raw talent, and a passion for classic rallying, Seb Perez is determined to conquer the 2026 FIA EHRC and inspire fans across Europe.