Feb 15 • 17:00 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia Postimees

Jürgenson left without points in Sweden: next time we will come back stronger

Estonian rally pair Romet Jürgenson and Siim Oja secured 14th place in the WRC2 category at the World Rally Championship in Sweden after an earlier sixth place was compromised by a collision with a tree.

Romet Jürgenson and Siim Oja, the only Estonian rally pair competing in the recent World Rally Championship event in Sweden, finished in 14th place in the WRC2 classification. Despite a promising start, where they were positioned sixth, their race took a turn for the worse following a collision with a tree that forced them to retire from the competition. Jürgenson expressed disappointment but remained optimistic about their performance and the potential of their newly updated Ford Fiesta Rally2 car.

Jürgenson highlighted his belief that the new vehicle holds great promise for achieving better results in upcoming rallies. After the challenging experience in Sweden, he emphasized the team's determination to come back stronger in future events, indicating their commitment to improving their standings. The rally is part of a broader competitive circuit, and such experiences are seen as valuable learning opportunities for drivers.

The World Rally Championship is a prestigious motorsport event that attracts global competitors, and the Estonian duo aims to make their mark. Jürgenson's positive outlook reflects not only his personal aspirations but also a broader hope for the representation of Estonian talent in international motorsport. As the season progresses, fans and supporters are eager to see how Jürgenson and Oja will adapt and improve after this setback.

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