The champion’s season
Solans has had an incredible season throughout 2019, taking an impressive podium at the season opener on Rally Sweden.
Tour de Corse was a rally where he had his sights set on victory but suffered a puncture early on in the rally and immediately turned his attention to racking up stage win points on his way to fourth position. Sardinia was where Solans emerged as a true contender for the championship, dicing for stage wins and the lead with Dennis Radstrom.
It was a battle he came out on top of, winning the rally and claiming the championship lead. The fourth round of the championship was held on Rally Finland where the Spaniard claimed a respectable second position and added more stage win points to his tally.
Heading into Wales Rally GB, Solans had 24 stage win points to his name and was just one-point shy of the championship lead.
His pace and determination to push for stage wins has caught the attention of many throughout the WRC service park, and it certainly bodes well for his 2020 WRC2 campaign.
Jan Solans, 2019 FIA Junior WRC Champion, said:
“It feels amazing after winning my first WRC category title and have some many people to thank for their support through this season. Hopefully next year will be a great season in WRC2 which I’m really looking forward to.”
FIA Junior WRC Championship Manager, Maciej Woda, said:
“Huge congratulations to Jan and Mauro – amazing result from this duo in their first season in the WRC. It is a very well deserved win in a very competitive Championship. I am hugely impressed with his speed and I can see Jan being serious contender in 2020 WRC2.
“I would like to thank and congratulate all Junior WRC drivers this year for very friendly and very fair competition, which is what makes Junior WRC so special.
“Thank you Jan and congratulations!”
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