FIA Rally Star

FIA Rally Star is an initiative to support young rally drivers, organised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).[1][2]

History

FIA Rally Star talent search initiative used the WRC9 video game to identify prospects for its new Rally Star program. The driver selection process was conducted by each individual FIA region. The six drivers then competed in six events of the FIA Rally Star Championship, driving in identical Ford Fiesta Rally3, prepared by M-Sport Poland.[3] Four drivers were chosen from these six drivers and who competed in the 2024 JWRC.[4] In 2024, Romet Jürgenson won the Junior WRC title in his debut season.[5]

Drivers

Year Drivers Representing
2023 Estonia Romet Jürgenson Europe
Oman Abdullah Al Tawqi Asia
South Africa Max Smart Africa
Australia Taylor Gill Oceania
Peru Jose Caparó South America
Peru Annia Cilloniz Women’s Final

WRC results

JWRC results

Year Driver Car 1 2 3 4 5 Pos. Points
2024 Estonia Romet Jürgenson Ford Fiesta Rally3 SWE
2 		CRO
1 		ITA
14 		FIN
12 		GRE
2 		1st 108
Australia Taylor Gill SWE
8 		CRO
2 		ITA
6 		FIN
1 		GRE
8 		4th 65
South Africa Max Smart SWE
10 		CRO
7 		ITA
3 		FIN
11 		GRE
7 		7th 34
Peru Jose Caparó SWE
Ret 		CRO
6 		ITA
15 		FIN
9 		GRE
4 		8th 34

See also

References

  1. ^ "FIA Rally Star". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  2. ^ "FIA Rally Star". Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  3. ^ "FIA to use WRC9 video game for Rally Star talent search". 14 August 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Junior WRC prize looming for FIA Rally Star crews". 9 November 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Jürgenson wins Junior WRC title in high-attrition finale". Retrieved 2024-09-08.