Question 1

Who is Jon Armstrong?

Accepted Answer

Jon Armstrong is a professional rally driver from County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. He competes in the FIA World Rally Championship for M-Sport Ford WRT, driving the Ford Puma Rally1 alongside co-driver Shane Byrne. He is also the 2018 WRC eSports World Champion.

Question 2

What car does Jon Armstrong drive in WRC?

Accepted Answer

Jon Armstrong drives the Ford Puma Rally1 for M-Sport Ford World Rally Team in the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship season.

Question 3

How did Jon Armstrong go from eSports to WRC?

Accepted Answer

Jon Armstrong won the WRC eSports World Championship in 2018 while simultaneously competing in real-world rallying. He progressed through Junior WRC (runner-up 2021 and 2022), won the ERC3 Championship in 2023, claimed ERC victories in 2025, and earned a full-time Rally1 seat with M-Sport Ford for 2026.

Question 4

Who is Jon Armstrong's co-driver?

Accepted Answer

Jon Armstrong's co-driver is Shane Byrne. Together they compete for M-Sport Ford WRT in the World Rally Championship.

Question 5

What are Jon Armstrong's major rally achievements?

Accepted Answer

Jon Armstrong's major achievements include: WRC eSports World Champion (2018), FIA ERC3 Champion (2023), ERC Rali Ceredigion Winner (2025), ERC Rally Croatia Winner (2025), Junior WRC runner-up (2021 and 2022), and full-time WRC Rally1 driver for M-Sport Ford from 2026.

Question 6

What is Next Tenth?

Accepted Answer

Next Tenth is Jon Armstrong's coaching initiative, offering personalised rally driving tuition and mentoring for aspiring drivers. Sessions include half-day and full-day rally experiences, ongoing coaching plans, and sim racing analysis.

Question 7

What team does Jon Armstrong drive for?

Accepted Answer

Jon Armstrong drives for M-Sport Ford World Rally Team (WRT) in the FIA World Rally Championship. His teammates include Josh McErlean and Eoin Treacy.

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