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Max Smart, a 22-year-old South African rally driver, was selected as one of three drivers to continue in the FIA Rally Star talent development programme for 2025.
Steve Harding, convenor of the MSA National selection programme for FIA Rally Star and the FIA Rally Star African Continental final, explains that the FIA Rally Star Programme, launched in 2019/20, aims to uncover and nurture young rally talent worldwide. “Through regional finals, virtual e-sports competitions and grassroots events, the programme has introduced talented drivers from diverse backgrounds to the sport,” he says.
In 2024, Smart made his debut in the Junior World Rally Championship , highlighting his adaptability and perseverance on challenging European terrains. His impressive performance, including a podium finish in the Rally Italia Sardegna, earned him a reselection for the 2025 JWRC season.
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