Jürgenson shines in Japan Rally but won't score points: 'Could be our worst decision'

The WRC season continues in Japan this weekend, with Estonian driver Romet Jürgenson competing in a M-Sport Rally2 car. Despite strong performance, Jürgenson will not score championship points, a decision he now regrets. Elfyn Evans leads the overall standings.

The World Rally Championship season heads to Japan this weekend, with Estonian driver Romet Jürgenson as the only representative from Estonia in the field. Competing in an M-Sport Rally2 car, Jürgenson has shown impressive pace on the Japanese stages.

Despite his strong form, Jürgenson is not registered to score championship points in Japan — a decision that is now weighing on the young Estonian. «This could have been our worst decision,» Jürgenson admitted, expressing frustration at missing out on a points-scoring opportunity while clearly having the speed to compete.

At the front of the overall standings, Welshman Elfyn Evans leads the Japan Rally, continuing his strong run of form. Japan has traditionally been a late-season fixture on the WRC calendar, typically held in autumn, providing a challenging and scenic backdrop for competitors.

Jürgenson's performance in Japan underlines the growing strength of Estonian rally talent on the world stage. While the points situation is a setback, the experience and pace demonstrated could prove valuable for future events in the championship.