Competitive debut of the updated Skoda Fabia R5

The updated Skoda Fabia R5 adopts key design elements of the 2019 Skoda Fabia road car. Additionally, the rally car gets important technical improvements. Key components of the current rally car have been optimised to improve the competitiveness of the new car even more.

Compared to its predecessor, the engine performance has been further improved. The bodyshell has been strengthened and a new roll cage according to the FIA 2019 regulation has been fitted. The new steering has a more direct ratio, while longer wheel travel offers better traction.

Reigning WRC 2 champion Jan Kopecky is looking forward to the upcoming third round of the Czech championship 2019, the Rally Cesky Krumlov. "I am pleased that I have the chance to drive the new Skoda Fabia R5 at its world premiere again. With its predecessor, I could win four years ago at the Rally Sumava Klatovy 2015," explains the Czech rally champion.