The new FIA initiative open to 17-26 year-old aspiring rally drivers aims to provide a pathway for future talent onto the World Rally Championship pyramid.
Estonia’s Jurgenson was declared the winner of the European final, featuring 89 finalists from 22 nations, held at Germany’s Estering rallycross circuit last weekend.
The 22-year-old came through a series of challenges, including a physical driving element featuring Cross Cars, a digital competition, reflex and skills tests and a formal interview and assessment with the FIA Rally Star Jury, chaired by Robert Reid, the FIA Deputy President.
The jury also included Hyundai factory WRC driver Thierry Neuville, M-Sport boss Malcolm Wilson, Pernilla Solberg, a class-winning rally driver and wife of 2003 FIA WRC champion Petter Solberg, and Pirelli rally boss Terenzio Testoni.
Jurgenson, who earned his place in the final after winning one of the initiatives esports challenges, has now won a drive in an M-Sport Rally3 Fiesta in six…
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