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WRC Round 11 13.09.2026

Acropolis Rally

Lamia • Greece

Rocky, punishing stages that break cars before they break drivers.

Weekend timetable

How the weekend runs

Session times are listed in local track time and can shift by a few minutes on race morning.

  1. 1 Thursday · Shakedown 09:00 · Ceremonial start 20:00
  2. 2 Friday · Five stages from 08:00
  3. 3 Saturday · Six stages from 07:30
  4. 4 Sunday · Power stage from 09:00

The circuit

What to expect from the track

The Acropolis is the toughest round of the season, run on hard limestone and packed gravel in the heat of September. The stages are rough, the surface bites and suspension damage has decided the rally more than once.

Series
WRC
Circuit
Lamia
Race day
13.09.2026
Country
Greece

Getting in: the gates

Which entrance to use and what it puts you closest to.

  • Service Park, Lamia — city-centre access on foot.
  • Stage access is limited on the mountain stages; use the official convoys.
  • Spectator points are marked on the rally programme map each morning.

Fan tips for the weekend

Small things that make a long race day go smoothly.

  • Wear shoes with real grip on the rocky stages and keep clear of the racing line.
  • Fuel up before the mountains, as stations are far apart.
  • It is still hot in September; start early and carry more water than you think.

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