FFSA Yacco Youth Rally – Launch of the 2025 selections

France is a strong rallying nation, and that is partly thanks to the operation FFSA Yacco Youth Rally. The French Motorsport Federation allows young talents to emerge through a selection and support program that allows drivers to train for competition in a professional setting. This is how Sébastien Ogier (2005 winner, eight-time world rally champion), Yohan Rossel (2013 winner, Citroën Racing driver in WRC2) and Adrien fourmaux (2016 winner, pilot Hyundai WRC) emerged. Finalist in 1995 and 1996, Sébastien Loeb also acquired the desire to pursue a career in rally thanks to Rallye Jeunes.

 

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In 2025, the FFSA Yacco Youth Rally returns with its accessible terms and conditions. The event is open to all, provided they meet the following conditions: be of French nationality, under 26 years of age, and hold a B driving license. The registration fee is the same as in previous years, at 20 euros.

It is not necessary to have a license from the FFSA to participate in Rallye Jaune FFSA Yacco. Among the three 2024 winners, only Paul Couturier was previously licensed, while Camille Choudin and Antoine Jarraud were not licensed! The 2024 winners benefit from a program in 2025 Peugeot 208 Rally in FR6 class, on national rounds as well as certain events of the French Rally Championship.

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Four regional selections are planned for next fall. The first will take place in Nancy (October 11-12), followed by Nîmes (November 1-2), Lyon (November 8-9), and Dreux (November 15-16). A national final will decide the winners of these selections.

Each Sunday during the regional selection rounds, an all-female selection round will be held alongside the mixed selection rounds. The five fastest candidates in the second round will take part in the Women's National Final. Additionally, for the first time in the Youth Rally, a women-only selection round is scheduled for Le Mans on November 5. At the end of this day, five candidates will be selected to participate in the Women's Final.

Furthermore, it is possible to register individually, but also as a duo (one boy + one girl), at a preferential rate (30 euros instead of 40).

How do regional selections work?

1st level course
Driving a standard Peugeot 208, each candidate completes a timed slalom, including a U-turn with the handbrake. They must complete this course within the allotted time (110% of the reference time).

2nd degree course  
The candidates selected in the first round then compete on a longer and more technical course. Each day of selection, the three fastest drivers qualify for the National Final.

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