{"id":3491,"date":"2025-09-07T19:45:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T19:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldrally.eu\/?p=3491"},"modified":"2025-09-07T20:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T20:16:08","slug":"armstrong-takes-first-erc-victory-at-rali-ceredigion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldrally.eu\/index.php\/2025\/09\/07\/armstrong-takes-first-erc-victory-at-rali-ceredigion\/","title":{"rendered":"Armstrong Takes First ERC Victory at Rali Ceredigion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The final day of Rali Ceredigion unfolded without big surprises, featuring four stages \u2014 Nant y Moch and Mynydd Bach, each run twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne \/ Photo by Goretti @world rally.eu <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jon Armstrong continued his dominant form, winning three out of the four stages. He maintained a strong advantage of +29.2 seconds, securing his first-ever ERC victory. An emotional Armstrong said afterwards: \u201cIt\u2019s something you\u2019re always working towards. We had a nice cry together on the road down here.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a day of double celebration for the M-Sport team, with Romet J\u00fcrgenson finishing second overall. The podium was completed by current championship leader, Miko Marczyk, in third place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Miko Marczyk and Szymon Gospodarczyk \/ Photo by Goretti @world rally.eu <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the Power Stage, Andrea Mabellini delivered a strong drive to claim the maximum five bonus points. He was followed by J\u00fcrgenson, Marczyk, Armstrong, and local driver Meirion Evans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd47 Jon Armstrong & Shane Byrne \u2013 1:34:52.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd48 Romet J\u00fcrgenson & Siim Oja \u2013 +29.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd49 Miko Marczyk & Szymon Gospodarczyk \u2013 +43.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ERC title fight is still wide open. With Marczyk, Mabellini, and now Armstrong all in contention, the championship will come down to the final round in Croatia. Anything can happen. Stay tune!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall Championship Standings after Wales (rd. 7)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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