England set to make European debut this weekend

Oran England will step onto the international stage in this weekend when he makes his FIA European Rally Championship debut in Wales (September 4–6).

The announcement comes off the back of another standout performance for the Cavan driver and his Sligo co-driver Darragh Mullen, who secured a hat-trick of Stellantis Rally Cup Ireland victories aboard their Peugeot 208 Rally4 at the Bluebird Care Galway Summer Rally last weekend.

Reflecting on his Galway performance, England said: “We got first in the Stellantis Cup and we’re second in the Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Series, so it was a brilliant day out. Ben McFall and Danny Brady really kept us on our toes, so I’m delighted to get to the end in one piece after a tricky day. It scores great points for us and completes a hat-trick of Stellantis wins. We just have to keep pushing.”

The trip to Aberystwyth represents a major milestone in England’s career, marking his first appearance in the ERC, his first two-day international event, and just his second outing outside of Ireland.

Motivation for the Welsh expedition comes following England’s nomination for the prestigious 2026 Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year Award. Rali Ceredigion will serve as a vital fact-finding mission against Europe’s top junior talent.

“Heading to Wales is going to be a huge learning experience for us,” England added. “Competing on a two-day ERC event against that caliber of opposition is exactly the step up we need to see where we measure-up internationally. It’s a busy stretch ahead, but we’re relishing the challenge.”