› The Paris-to-Berlin race in 1901 laid the foundations for the organisation known today as Škoda Motorsport
› Celebrations of the 125th anniversary start with special features for all newly delivered Škoda Fabia RS Rally2
› Škoda Motorsport is also celebrating throughout the year with both events and exhibitions of historic cars and a special livery on the Fabia RS Rally2
Mladá Boleslav, 12 January 2026 – The legacy of Škoda Motorsport dates back to 1901, when it began with motorcycle races. It continues to this day, now with victories and titles in the WRC2 category of the FIA World Rally Championship, the FIA European Rally Championship and other regional and national rally series. To celebrate its 125 years anniversary, Škoda Motorsport is equipping each Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 sold to customers with additional features.
Michal Hrabánek, Head of Škoda Motorsport, says: “2026 will be an extraordinary year for Škoda Motorsport: We are celebrating the 125th anniversary. To commemorate this significant milestone, we will be treating our valued customers to some special gifts. It is also our way of showing our deep respect for the dedication, loyalty and trust of all our customer teams around the world”.
To celebrate 125 years of success in racing and rallying, Škoda Motorsport will offer its customers special benefits. All Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 cars delivered from January 2026 onwards will include several additional features for the anniversary year. This package includes rear polycarbonate window, crossmember covers for gravel and asphalt, an extra lights bag (if the extra lights are included in the purchase), six magnesium OZ rims in special colour, light engine wiring, updated central panel, “125 Years” welcome display, and CV joint sleeves. The pack is completed by decals in “125 Years” design, a new Unique Dark Chrome logo on the bonnet, an interior plaque and a cloth car cover bearing the “125 Years Škoda Motorsport” logo. In addition, during the anniversary year each buyer of a new Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 will receive a selection of Škoda Motorsport merchandising items.
Throughout the year, Škoda Motorsport will celebrate the anniversary by showcasing their heritage during different events and occasions, starting at season launch during Rallye Monte-Carlo with a special 125 years livery on the Fabia RS Rally2. During the year, numerous crews and teams around the world will rely on the Rally2 version of the Škoda Fabia. For the third year running, Škoda Motorsport will support teams participating in the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) with a dedicated Bonus Program. Additionally, Škoda Motorsport will continue to support all teams at selected FIA European Rally Championship and FIA World Rally Championship events with its dedicated spare parts truck.
In 2025, the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 was once again one of the most successful cars in international, regional and national rallies. Škoda Motorsport customer team Toksport WRT won the WRC2 Teams’ title in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Their crew Nikolay Gryazin/Konstantin Aleksandrov became WRC2 Challenger champions and Miguel Granados/Marc Martí secured the WRC Masters Cup title. Mikołaj Marczyk and navigator Szymon Gospodarczyk drove a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 to the title in the FIA European Rally Championship. With similar cars, Nasser Al-Attiyah and co-driver Cándido Carrera took the FIA Middle East Rally Championship and Hiroki Arai/Hiroki Tachikui the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship. In addition, drivers of rally cars from Mladá Boleslav won 20 national championships as well as numerous important national sub-championships.
More info about the history of Škoda Motorsport can be found here.
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