WRC
Armin Schwarz's son arrives in WRC2
Fabio Schwarz here in Sardinia in 2024. Nikos Katikis / DPPI
The next generation is ready for the Schwarz family. After Armin, credited with 119 starts in the World Rally Championship WRC for 1 victory (Catalonia in 1991), it is the son, Fabio, who is preparing to take a step forward in his rallying career.
After 5 appearances in WRC3 in a Ford Fiesta Rally3 in 2024, the 19-year-old driver will get a taste of WRC2 this year. Fabio Schwarz has revealed his full programme with the seven rounds selected to score points for the championship.
Thus, it will begin in the Canary Islands (April 24-27) before going to Portugal (May 15-18), Sardinia (June 5-8), Greece (June 26-29), Estonia (July 17-20), Central Europe (October 16-19) and Saudi Arabia (November 27-30).
« This is a big step in my career, and I am more than aware that it will be a long season of learning., writes Fabio Schwarz. But with my team, we are ready to take on the challenge and give the best of ourselves! »
During his campaign, the German will pilot a Toyota Yaris Rally2 with Bernhard Ettel as co-driver.
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