Gil Memblado makes the jump to WRC as Rally Team Spain driver

Catalan pilot Gil Membrado Taking the next step in his budding professional career, the 17-year-old youngest ever champion will jump into World Rally Cars with Rally Team Spain’s new co-driver Adrian Perez.

Gil Memblado will be behind the wheel of a Ford Fiesta Rally 3, a combination of Junior WRC and WRC3, and will make his debut in five Junior races in Sweden, Croatia, Portugal, Finland and Chile, as well as two WRC3 races: Rally Islas Canarias – Rally de España and Rally Italia – Sardinia.

The Catalan is considered a child prodigy and last year marked a milestone by winning the Cáceres Rally at the age of 17 years and 127 days, becoming the youngest driver to win a Spanish gravel championship event. He then went on to win in Pozoblanco and Lanzarote, establishing himself as the leader of the championship. It is directed by Carlos Sainz and includes a progression plan based on experience and continuous learning.

“I am very excited to be competing in the World Rally Championship. It is undoubtedly a dream come true. I am very proud to be able to take this important step in my career with the support of Red Bull, the Spanish Automobile Federation and PAST. It is an honor to learn and work directly with my idol Carlos Sainz, who has helped me a lot in every way. I will do my best to make the most of such a great opportunity,” Membrado said in an official statement. statement.