The driver from Treviso took advantage of a mistake by Crugnola-Ometto, Citroen C3, and clinched the first victory on asphalt in the world for the new GR Yaris. Now Basso is the new championship leader. The French duo Lefebvre-Hamard were second on Citroen, trailing by 3.1 seconds, out of contention for the national championship. Campedelli-Canton was back on the podium again, Skoda Fabia, at 4.1 seconds. Victory in the CIR Promotion for Signor-Michi, fourth in Skoda. Doretto-Frigo celebrated their first victory in the CIAR Junior. Lo Cascio-Rappa rejoiced in the GR Yaris Rally Cup. Dallapiccola-Andrian won in the Suzuki Rally Cup.

On April 12th and 13th, the second round of the national championship and the opening of the 1st Zone Rally Cup will take place around Alba. The numerous participants include the best Italians and many international outsiders, such as WRC2 Champion Mikkelsen with Hyundai i20 Rally1. Ten ACI Team Italia crews are ready to debut in the CIAR Junior. The GR Yaris Rally Cup will also make its debut. The challenge continues in the Suzuki Rally Cup.

The partnership between the Italian Federation and the Turin-based company has been confirmed. Sparco will once again be the 'title sponsor' of the Italian Rally Championship, 'sponsor' of the Italian GT Championship, and 'Partner' of the Rally Italia Sardegna. The presentation of the renewed agreement was held live on ACI Sport TV on the eve of the 'Rally il Ciocco e Valle del Serchio,' the inaugural race of the 2024 rally championship.

A new extraordinary season from the start, is about to begin with the classic opening of the Rally Il Ciocco and Valle del Serchio. On March 15th and 16th, between Lucca and Castelnuovo Garfagnana, the race for the Overall, Promotion, Two-Wheel Drive, and R1 titles will begin, along with the challenge for the 7th Zone Rally Cup, featuring 11 special stages covering 105 km of competitive sections. Drawing attention is a remarkable list of 109 registered crews. Also participating is the 17th Suzuki Rally Cup.