Jon Armstrong (rally driver)

For the former motorcycle speedway rider, see Jon Armstrong.
Jon Armstrong
Personal information
Born (1994-12-11) 11 December 1994
Fermanagh, Northern Ireland,
World Rally Championship record
Active years2015–2017, 2020–2022, 2026–present
Co-driverShane Byrne
TeamsM-Sport Ford WRT
Rallies19
Championships0
Rally wins0
Podiums0
Stage wins0
Total points4
First rally2015 Rally Catalunya
Last rally2026 rally Sweden

Jon Armstrong (born 11 December 1994) is a rally driver from Northern Ireland, who currently competes in the World Rally Championship for M-Sport Ford WRT.

Biography

Armstrong was born in County Fermanagh. He began rallying at the age of 13 and won the World Rally Esports Championship in 2018.[1] He was also the runner-up of the 2021 Junior WRC Championship.[2] After years competing in the European Rally Championship, he would step up to the top tier of the World Rally Championship with Shane Byrne, driving a works Rally1 car for M-Sport Ford WRT in 2026.[3]

Outside rallying, he was one of the game designers of EA Sports WRC by Codemasters and EA Sports.[4]

Armstrong is in a relationship with Colin McRae's daughter, Hollie.[5]

Rally results

WRC results

Year Entrant Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 WDC Points
2015 Jon Armstrong Ford Fiesta R2 MON SWE MEX ARG POR ITA POL FIN GER AUS FRA ESP
44 		GBR NC 0
2016 Jon Armstrong Ford Fiesta R2 MON SWE MEX ARG POR
39 		ITA POL
30 		FIN
Ret 		GER
41 		CHN
C 		FRA ESP
42 		GBR AUS NC 0
2017 Drive Dmack Ford Fiesta R5 MON SWE MEX FRA ARG POR ITA POL FIN GER
32 		ESP
23 		GBR AUS NC 0
2020 Jon Armstrong Ford Fiesta R2T MON SWE
Ret 		MEX EST TUR ITA MNZ NC 0
2021 Jon Armstrong Ford Fiesta Rally4 MON ARC CRO
18 		POR
Ret 		ITA KEN EST
22 		BEL
20 		GRE FIN ESP
43 		MNZ NC 0
2022 Jon Armstrong Ford Fiesta Rally3 MON SWE
14 		CRO
51 		POR
32 		ITA KEN EST
18 		FIN BEL GRE
20 		NZL ESP JPN NC 0
2026 M-Sport Ford WRT Ford Puma Rally1 MON
Ret 		SWE KEN CRO ESP POR JPN GRE EST FIN PAR CHL ITA SAU NC 0
  • Season still in progress.

References

  1. ^ Gray, Andy (19 August 2018). "Jon Armstrong: Rally driver to virtual World Champion". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Jon Armstrong reflects on Junior WRC title near-miss". Motorsport UK. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  3. ^ Barry, Luke (17 December 2025). "Armstrong gets Rally1 call up at M-Sport for 2026". DirtFish. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  4. ^ "World Rally Championship driver, esports champion, and EA employee". Electronic Arts. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  5. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKgmiOUN6vU?si=Lv6LF-woYnJy7Kfp. {{cite AV media}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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