The competition, organized by RallyX in partnership with the Municipality of Montalegre and the Clube Automóvel de Vila Real, will feature independent races on Saturday and Sunday, deciding the global titles in six categories: FC1 Hypercar, FC2 Supercar, 2RM, Open 4RM, Crosscar, and Crosscar Júnior. Nearly 50 races are expected, promising strong emotions for the thousands of fans anticipated.
Among the main protagonists are international names such as Timmy Hansen, Niclas Grönholm, Tanner Foust, Kevin Eriksson, Oliver Eriksson, and debutant Dani Sordo. Two-time world rally champion Marcus Grönholm returns to Montalegre to perform demonstrations in a 550 hp FC2 Supercar.
The event also marks the Portuguese debut of the FC1 Hypercars, all-electric machines with 1,100 hp capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.4 seconds.
On Saturday, October 24th, the Barrosão circuit will host its first-ever night competition, with finals held under artificial lighting, a historic milestone for the circuit.
The program kicks off on Friday, October 23rd, with a parade of competition cars through the town center and demonstrations at the access roundabouts from 1:00 PM, aiming to bring drivers and machines closer to the public. A visit by drivers to the Centro Escolar de Montalegre and the Escola Básica e Secundária Dr. Bento da Cruz is also planned.
With participants from 18 countries, the RallyX Global Final reinforces Montalegre's international profile in motorsport, promoting tourism and the local economy.
