Motorsport: Derry's Josh McErlean lands WRC drive with M-Sport Ford

It’s a huge boost for McErlean and co-driver Eoin Treacy, who have both competed in WRC2 and ERC championships. 

BIG STEP: Kilrea's Josh McErlean. Pic: Supplied.

The all-Irish crew of Josh McErlean and Eoin Treacy will dine at the top table of the World Rally Championship following an announcement from the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team that the Kilrea/Killeagh crew are joining the team for the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship behind the wheel of a Ford Puma Rally1.

It’s a huge boost for the duo, who have both competed in WRC2 and ERC championships.