Melon hopes Euro RX4 success is ‘only the beginning’
He may have ultimately had to settle for the Euro RX4 runner-up spoils following a compelling season-long duel with Andréa Bénézet, but Filip Melon was unquestionably one of the standout stars of the 2026 FIA European Rallycross Championship scene – and he hopes that is ‘only the beginning’.
Just as the Frenchman was a thoroughly deserving champion, so too would his Polish rival have more than merited the trophy – indeed, had it not been for a radiator non-conformity that denied him victory at Mondello Park in July, it is Melon who would have been crowned.
Even allowing for that disappointment, three triumphs from six outings – an impressive 50 per cent strike rate – clearly marked out the 17-year-old Piaseczno native as one to watch. Although his 2027 programme is not yet finalised, it is clear that he is aiming to maintain his burgeoning momentum moving forward.
“I would absolutely love to continue competing in Euro RX4,” Melon enthused. “I think the European Championship is fantastic in terms of organisation and the quality of racing. Everything is at a very high level, and I’ve enjoyed every moment – I’m incredibly grateful to everybody involved in making this possible.
“My goal has always been to keep raising the bar and improving as a driver, and after everything we’ve achieved this year, I genuinely believe we have the potential to fight at the very front again.
“At the moment, our biggest challenge is the budget. As a small family team, we have relatively limited financial resources, but we’re working very hard to secure the funding needed for another season and we will do everything we can to be back on the starting grid, fighting for victories and hopefully the Euro RX4 title!
“At the same time, one of my major ambitions is to take the next step in my racing career and move up to a higher category; I feel I’ve developed enormously as a driver and I believe that, given the right opportunity, I could be competitive at the next level as well. I’m extremely motivated, hungry for more and ready to work as hard as possible to make my dreams come true.
“Whatever the future brings, one thing is certain – I want to keep racing, keep improving and keep pushing my limits. This season has given me unforgettable memories, valuable lessons and even bigger dreams for the future – and I hope it’s only the beginning...”
