Ali Türkkan Claims Overall Victory at the 45th Istanbul Rally 2025

Turkish rally driver Ali Türkkan secured a remarkable overall win at the 45th Istanbul Rally 2025, delivering a standout performance against strong Rally2 competition. M-Sport celebrated the achievement with the announcement: “Overall victory for Fiesta Rally3 in Turkey!”

Ali Türkkan and Oytun Albayrak, racing for Castrol Ford Team Türkiye, secured victory at the Istanbul Rally by setting class-leading stage times and demonstrating consistency throughout the event. Their strong performances, particularly on the narrow and technical stages, once again proved the team's asphalt surface capabilities.

This victory reinforced Türkkan's rising form on the international stage while also showcasing the potential of the Fiesta Rally3 car. This result, which saw a Rally3 class car outperform higher-powered Rally2 teams, is considered one of the most impressive performances of the season.

Türkkan and Albayrak shared their victory in Istanbul on social media, saying, “We are honored to raise the Turkish flag to the top once again on the stages.”

Castrol Ford Team Turkey, which has drawn attention with its strong performances on various terrains throughout the 2025 season, added another victory to the team's list of achievements in Turkish rally history with its first-place finish at the Istanbul Rally.