LIA BLOCK Returns to Rally After F1 Academy, Eyes 2026 ARA Championship Win

March 9, 2026

• LIA BLOCK is making a strategic return to rally racing for 2026, stepping away from single-seaters after her F1 Academy stint to compete in the American Rally Association National Championship. She’ll be driving a Hyundai i20 N Rally2 in the RC2 class – a significant upgrade from her previous Rally3 car that delivered her the 2023 championship.
• The timing feels right for BLOCK’s rally comeback. After becoming the youngest ARA champion at 16 in the Open Two-Wheel-Drive class, she took a detour through Williams Racing’s driver academy and F1 Academy. But rally is clearly where her heart lies, and she’s not hiding her championship ambitions for 2026.
• BLOCK’s confidence is refreshing – she’s openly targeting the overall championship while acknowledging the step up in competition and machinery. Her approach balances realistic expectations with genuine ambition, focusing on learning opportunities while admitting she’s missed the unpredictable nature of rally racing during her single-seater years.

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