JWRC will remain in Fiesta Rally3 in 2025

Created in 2001, the Junior championship, commonly known as JWRC, was first open to all cars authorized in the category before becoming a one-make formula from 2011. The Ford Fiesta ST was the flagship model for 3 seasons, then it was the turn of the Citroën DS3 between 2014 and 2016. Since 2017, it is Malcolm Wilson's company which reigns on the market with Fords produced by the branch of M-Sport based in Krakow, Poland. On the ground, the mechanics led by Maciej Woda take care of maintenance in a facility that can be impressive as it is this year.

In 2022, the category has undergone a very significant transformation. For the first time in its history, the Junior has indeed opted for vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive with the Ford Fiesta Rally3. The stated aim was to allow competitors an easier transition to WRC2. It was also a good way to promote the WRC3 which was struggling to convince. If the 2022 and 2023 seasons were disappointing with starving numbers in the JWRC, 2024 marked a change, as 19 crews showed up at the start of the first meeting in Sweden. It will be possible to see if the trend continues next year as the World Council has confirmed that in 2025 the Ford Fiesta Rally3 will once again be the sole car for the JWRC, " in order to ensure the continuity and stability of the Junior championship WRC “, it was clarified.

If this can be understood given the investments that have been made in this equipment, is it not regrettable not to have opened this championship to competition by authorizing the Renault Clio Rally3? The JWRC 2025 calendar will soon be revealed and no changes were announced during the World Council regarding the running of the competition.