Jose Caparo (Peru), Taylor Gill (Australia), Romet Jurgenson (Estonia) and Max Smart (South Africa) will receive a fully funded JWRC programme in 2024.
Organised and funded by the FIA, six driver and co-driver pairings were selected from regional finals held across the world to tackle six European rallies as part of a training campaign this year behind the wheel of an M-Sport Ford Fiesta Rally3 car.
After careful consideration by the FIA Rally Star Committee chaired by FIA Deputy President for Sport Robert Reid, Road Sport Director Andrew Wheatley and representatives from the WRC, Rally, Drivers and Esports Commissions have made their decision.
The FIA Rally Star Committee reviewed the performances of the six drivers during May’s Training Camp and six rallies, using extensive and detailed analysis. But they also considered their potential to be able to take the next step of their careers as they embark on an FIA Junior WRC campaign in 2024.
As a result, Caparo, Gill, Jurgenson and Smart will progress, while Abdullah Al-Tawqi and Annia Cilloniz will no longer continue in the programme.
"It wasn’t easy organising five Continental Finals and the Women’s Final on the back of the disruption caused by the global health crisis, but we achieved something incredible by showcasing rallying’s accessible nature to a new generation of potential competitors around the world,” said Reid.
“At the same time, I also want to acknowledge all the FIA Member Clubs and volunteer officials for their endless efforts, support and contribution.
Source: Autosport