About Jon

Who is Jon Armstrong?

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. Jon is also the 2018 WRC eSports World Champion and the 2023 FIA ERC3 Champion.

What car does Jon Armstrong drive in WRC?

Jon drives the Ford Puma Rally1 for M-Sport Ford World Rally Team in the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship season. The Rally1 is the top category in world rallying, featuring the most technically advanced cars in the sport.

Who is Jon Armstrong’s co-driver?

Jon’s co-driver is Shane Byrne. They have been partnered since 2023 and together have won ERC events at Rali Ceredigion and Rally Croatia before stepping up to the WRC with M-Sport Ford for 2026.

What team does Jon Armstrong drive for?

Jon drives for M-Sport Ford World Rally Team (WRT) in the FIA World Rally Championship. The team is based in Cockermouth, England, and was founded by Malcolm Wilson OBE. Jon’s teammates for 2026 include Josh McErlean and Eoin Treacy.

Where is Jon Armstrong from?

Jon was born on 11 December 1994 in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. He grew up surrounded by motorsport, with his father working as a local rally mechanic.

Career & Achievements

What are Jon Armstrong’s major rally achievements?

Jon’s career highlights include: WRC eSports World Champion (2018), FIA ERC3 Champion (2023), ERC Rali Ceredigion Winner (2025), ERC Rally Croatia Winner (2025), Junior WRC runner-up in both 2021 and 2022, and full-time WRC Rally1 driver for M-Sport Ford from 2026. In his debut WRC season he has already set multiple top-three stage times against the established stars of the sport.

What is Jon Armstrong’s eSports background?

Jon won the official WRC eSports World Championship in 2018, making him one of the few drivers in history to hold both a real-world rally title and a world-level sim racing title. He also worked with Codemasters and EA Sports as a development partner on the DiRT Rally and EA SPORTS WRC game series, helping to bring authentic rally handling to millions of players.

How did Jon Armstrong get into rallying?

Jon began rallying at the age of 13 in 2008, inspired by growing up around the sport in Northern Ireland where his father worked as a rally mechanic. He progressed through local championships, Junior WRC, the European Rally Championship, and into the WRC over a career spanning more than 15 years.

Coaching & Services

What is Next Tenth?

Next Tenth is Jon Armstrong’s rally coaching initiative, offering personalised tuition and mentoring for drivers at all levels. Services include in-car coaching, pace-note development, stage reviews, data analysis, mental preparation workshops, and half-day or full-day rally experiences across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Learn more about coaching services.

Does Jon Armstrong offer rally experiences?

Yes. Through Next Tenth, Jon offers rally day experiences on gravel, forestry, and closed roads. Options include half-day and full-day sessions suited to beginners, enthusiasts, and competitive drivers. View rally experience options.

Can Jon Armstrong help with sim racing performance?

Yes. Jon’s background as WRC eSports World Champion and his work with EA Sports on the WRC game series means he is uniquely qualified to offer sim racing analysis, setup guidance, and performance coaching for virtual rally drivers looking to improve.

Partnerships & Sponsorship

How can I sponsor or partner with Jon Armstrong?

Jon offers brand partnership opportunities across his WRC programme, digital platforms, and coaching activities. With a reach spanning rally fans and the global sim racing community, sponsors benefit from exposure across live motorsport, social media, and YouTube. View partnership opportunities.

Who sponsors Jon Armstrong?

Jon’s 2026 WRC programme is supported by M-Sport Ford, Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy, SafetyCulture, Castrol, Seacon UK, C&M Motorsport, MS-RT, Hills Ford, LVI Engineering, Fisher Motorsport, Admore Air Conditioning, McCormack Construction, Carduff Developments, Trunkfloor, and Crana Trucking.

Following Jon

Where can I follow Jon Armstrong?

You can follow Jon on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), TikTok, and LinkedIn. His YouTube channel features onboard footage, rally vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content from the WRC season.

When is Jon Armstrong’s next rally?

Jon competes in every round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship calendar with M-Sport Ford. Check the homepage for the countdown to the next event, or follow Jon on social media for the latest updates from testing, recce, and the stages.