Armstrong, 29, will compete this year in the main class of the European Rally Championship (ERC) driving a Ford Fiesta Rally2 car for the M-Sport team. Last year, he won the championship in the ERC3 class driving a Ford in the Rally3 car.
Armstrong has been collaborating with M-Sport for some time. Last year, he got his first taste of the Ford Rally2 car at the Swedish round of the ERC, where he finished 11th.
In the main class of the ERC, he will face more experienced drivers, such as reigning champion Hayden Paddon and Norwegian Mads Östberg, both of whom have achieved event wins in the WRC.
“It is a dream come true to have the opportunity to complete a full year behind the wheel of a Rally2 car,” Armstrong exclaims.
“We’ve been working on this for numerous years and I’m very grateful to M-Sport for the opportunity.”
M-Sport’s head boss Malcolm Wilson has closely followed Armstrong’s career progression.
“Jon’s achievements in 2023 exemplify the talent and potential we strive to support at M-Sport. Our philosophy has always centred on identifying and nurturing young drivers, providing them with the platform to excel at the highest levels of rallying,” Wilson says.
The opening event of the rally ERC season will be held next week in Hungary.
