Published on: 28/10/2025 Updated on: 28/10/2025
Great victory for Matteo Bernini, the very young Italian talent supported by MA-FRA, who at only sixteen years old took the overall title in the last stage of the Croatian Rally Championship in Čiakovez.
An exceptional result, marking a milestone in the career of a driver destined to make his mark on the European scene.
A clear dominance, like a true champion
Aboard his Hyundai i20, prepared by his father, Bernini showed impressive superiority, winning ten of the eleven special stages and finishing the race 1 minute and 17 seconds ahead of the runner-up.
A performance that tells of the maturity, coolness and management skills of a driver who, although very young, drives with the confidence of veterans.
His triumph in Croatia is not an isolated case, but the confirmation of a path of growth built step by step, with determination and great passion.
From first races to international spotlight
Matteo Bernini's debut dates back to 2022, when, just 14 years old, he took part in the Italian Rallycross Championship, immediately obtaining outstanding results.
In 2023 he consolidated his experience by taking fourth place overall in the same championship, demonstrating an uncommon speed of learning.
The breakthrough came in 2024, when he joined ACI Team Italia and began competing on international stages, taking his talents beyond national borders and making a name for himself as one of the most promising youngsters in European rallying.
A season of success
The overall title in Croatia is just the culmination of an extraordinary season.
Matteo Bernini's most notable achievements include:
- 🏆 F irst place in the Junior standings at the Poreč Rally.
- 🥇 Victory in Class 4 at the Delta Winter Rally Show.
- 🚀 Triumph in the Gravel Rally Challenge 2024/2025
- 🌍 F ifth place overall in Romania.
A series of results that confirm the crystal-clear talent of a young man who is burning through the ranks and building, race after race, a future as a protagonist.
MA-FRA, alongside talent and passion
For MA-FRA, which has been a point of reference in car care and motorsport for more than sixty years, being alongside young drivers like Matteo Bernini means supporting the values that have always distinguished the company: dedication, precision and team spirit.
Every victory like this is also a story of shared passion - the one that binds MA-FRA to the world of racing and to those who, like Matteo, live every turn as an opportunity to improve.
The look into the future
With the overall title of the Croatian Rally Championship already in his trophy cabinet, Matteo Bernini looks ahead with enthusiasm.
The next goal? To continue to grow in the international scene, taking the Italian colors and those of the partners that accompany him in this adventure, such as MA-FRA, higher and higher.
Determination, talent and passion.
Three words that describe a young champion who, at only 16 years old, has already written an important page in his own history - and that of European rallying.
