Creighton joins Stellantis Motorsport for European Rally Championship assault

William Creighton will tackle the 2026 European Rally Championship with Tagai Racing Technology, representing Stellantis Motorsport in the seven-round series.

The reigning British Rally Champion will contest a full ERC campaign for the first time, alongside co-driver Liam Regan, the pair now entering their 13th year together. Their quest for ERC success begins on April’s Andalusia Rally.

Creighton and Regan will start the opening round in a Citroën C3 Rally2 before transitioning to the all-new Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 HF Integrale during the season.

The partnership with Stellantis Motorsport will provide the 28-year-old with engineering support in a championship bid also backed by Michelin and the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy.

"I am really excited to step up to the European Rally Championship in 2026 with TRT and Stellantis," commented Creighton. "Hopefully, we can build on a positive year in the British Rally Championship last season, where we had several strong rallies and were proud to add our name to its prestigious list of champions.

"Now, to take that next step and put together a bigger programme of European events is incredibly exciting. I am delighted to continue representing the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy and to carry that relationship forward at this level. A huge thanks must go to Stellantis Motorsport, Michelin, the Academy, and all of my sponsors for giving us this opportunity.

"It is fantastic to align ourselves with brands that have a wealth of experience and success in rallying. To be trusted with the responsibility of representing them at this level feels very special.”

Last year brought one of the standout results of Creighton's career as he claimed the British Rally Championship title, the latest in a string of major honours that includes the 2023 Junior World Rally Championship and 2021 Junior BRC titles.

This year’s ERC calendar features five asphalt events in Spain, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Wales, along with two gravel rounds in Sweden and Portugal.

Creighton claimed both gravel and asphalt rally wins during his BRC title success last year and will look to carry that Rally2 form onto ERC's varied mix of asphalt and gravel events.

"We will face new rallies this season and very strong competition,” Creighton continued. “The ERC continues to grow stronger year after year. But Liam and I feel ready for the challenge, and we're excited to get started and experience everything that comes with competing in the European Championship.

"I have followed the championship closely on Rally.TV, seeing the championship grow and develop. To now be a part of it is an amazing opportunity, hopefully we can put on a good show."

John Coyne, Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy Founder/Patron:

"We are delighted to support William and Liam as they step up from their 2025 BRC championship win to contest the 2026 ERC with TRT and Stellantis, continuing their successful development journey since joining the Academy in 2020.”

François Wales, Stellantis Motorsport Head of Customer Racing:

“We are very happy to have William and Liam joining the Stellantis family for an exciting 2026 ERC. Their talent and experience will be a strong asset in this highly competitive environment. We wish them a great season within the TRT team and with the great support of Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy.”

2026 ERC calendar:

17-19 April: Andalusia Rally - Sierra Morena (Asphalt)

22-24 May: Royal Rally of Scandinavia (Gravel)

3-5 July: Rally di Roma Capitale (Asphalt)

24-26 July: Rally Poland (Asphalt)

14-16 August: Barum Czech Rally Zlín (Asphalt)

4-6 September: Rali Ceredigion (Asphalt)

23-25 October: Rally Five Cities North of Portugal (Gravel)