Eight crews for the 2021 Junior WRC title

The FIA ​​has confirmed the entry list for the 2021 Junior WRC season, with eight pairs aiming to progress up the rally pyramid.

Published on 31/03/2021 à 08:45

Pierre Tassel

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Eight crews for the 2021 Junior WRC title

For the 20th anniversary of Junior WRC, the first level intended to discover the future talents of the discipline, and which saw Sébastien Loeb or even Sébastien Ogier ideally launching their careers, will be able to count on eight crews engaged throughout the year.

All will evolve once again on the Ford Fiesta Rally4 on a calendar of five rounds, all European, between the opening round in Croatia (April 22-25), Portugal, Estonia, Ypres in Belgium and Spain.

A mix of asphalt and dirt which should offer the future winner a hefty prize in the event of a title with, your choice, a Ford Fiesta Rally2, 200 Pirelli tires, entry into WRC3 in 2022 and five rally entries, or five events entirely financed with a Ford Fiesta Rally3 in 2022.

Six drivers seen in 2020 will try to succeed Tom Kristensson, crowned last year, like Martin Sesks, reigning vice-champion, while Martin Koci will make his return to the series. William Creighton will be the rookie this year in the Junior WRC.

List of Junior WRC 2021 entries:

Martins Sesks / Renars Francis
Sami Pajari / Marko Salminen
Robert Virves / Sander Pruul
Lauri Joona / Ari Koponen
Raul Badiu / Rares Fetean
Jon Armstrong/Phil Hall
Martin Koči / Petr Těšínský 
William Creighton / Liam Regan
 

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