Aaron Johnston (co-driver)
.jpg) Johnston at the 2023 Central European Rally | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Irish |
| Born | 2 February 1995 |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 2019–present |
| Driver | Takamoto Katsuta |
| Teams | Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT |
| Rallies | 29 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 2 |
| Stage wins | 2 |
| First rally | 2019 Wales Rally GB |
Aaron Johnston (born 2 February 1995) is an Irish rallying co-driver. He is currently partnered with Takamoto Katsuta for Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT in the World Rally Championship .
Rally career
Johnston's rally career began at the age of sixteen.[1] At the 2019 Wales Rally GB, he made his WRC debut by co-driving with Oliver Solberg in a Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 in the WRC-2 category.[2] Both Johnston and Solberg were signed by Hyundai Motorsport to compete for the 2021 World Rally Championship-2.[3]
On 16 September 2021 he and Solberg announce their split after 3 years of collaboration.[4] Just five days later on 21 September Johnston announced he would partner Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta for the 2021 Rally Finland,[5] replacing the injured Daniel Barrit.
Rally victories
ERC victories
| # | Event | Season | Co-driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  7th Rally Liepāja
|
2019 |  Oliver Solberg
|
Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 |
| 2 | 8th Rally Liepāja
|
2020 | Oliver Solberg
|
Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 |
Rally record
WRC results
| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oliver Solberg | Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 | MON | SWE | MEX | FRA | ARG | CHL | POR | ITA
|
FIN | GER | TUR | GBR Ret |
ESP
|
AUS C |
NC | 0 |
| 2020 | Oliver Solberg | Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 | MON 25 |
MEX Ret |
EST 9 |
TUR | 17th | 8 | ||||||||||
Škoda Fabia R5 Evo
|
SWE 17 |
ITA 18 |
MNZ 7 |
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| 2021 | Hyundai Motorsport N | Hyundai i20 R5 | MON Ret |
CRO | POR 11 |
EST Ret |
17th | 12 | ||||||||||
| Hyundai i20 N Rally2 | BEL Ret |
GRE Ret |
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Hyundai 2C Competition
|
Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC | ARC WD |
ITA WD |
KEN Ret |
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| Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | Toyota Yaris WRC | FIN 37 |
ESP 40 |
MNZ 7 |
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| 2022 | Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT NG | Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 | MON 8 |
SWE 4 |
CRO 6 |
POR 4 |
ITA 6 |
KEN 3 |
EST 5 |
FIN 6 |
BEL 5 |
GRE 6 |
NZL Ret |
ESP 7 |
JPN 3 |
5th | 122 | |
| 2023 | Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 | MON 6 |
SWE Ret |
MEX 23 |
CRO 6 |
POR 33 |
ITA 40 |
KEN 4 |
EST 7 |
FIN 3 |
GRE 6 |
CHL | EUR
|
JAP | 7th* | 66* |
* Season still in progress.
WRC-2 results
| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oliver Solberg | Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 | MON | SWE | MEX | FRA | ARG | CHL | POR | ITA
|
FIN | GER | TUR | GBR Ret |
ESP
|
AUS C |
NC | 0 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Motorsport N | Hyundai i20 R5 | MON WD |
ARC
|
CRO | POR 5 |
ITA | KEN | EST Ret |
23rd | 10 | |||||||
| Hyundai i20 N Rally2 | BEL Ret |
GRE Ret |
FIN | ESP
|
MNZ |
WRC-3 results
| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Oliver Solberg | Škoda Fabia R5 Evo
|
MON | SWE 5 |
TUR | ITA 6 |
MNZ 2 |
4th | 61 | ||
| Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 | MEX Ret |
EST 1 |
ERC results
| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sports Racing Technologies | Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 | PRT | ESP | LAT 1 |
POL
|
ITA | CZE
|
CYP | HUN
|
6th | 39 |
| 2020 | Oliver Solberg | Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 | ITA 3 |
LAT 1 |
PRT 23 |
ESP 4 |
2nd | 112 | ||||
Škoda Fabia R5 Evo
|
HUN 4 |
References
- ^ "Aaron Johnston". e-wrc.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ Evans, David (24 July 2019). "Petter and Oliver Solberg team up for WRC's Wales Rally GB". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ Caldwell, Chris (18 December 2020). "Johnston's dreams come true with Hyundai deal". ulsterherald.com. Ulster Herald. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ "Solberg and co-driver Johnston split". DirtFish. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Toyota's Katsuta brings in ex-Solberg WRC co-driver Johnston". DirtFish. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
External links
- Aaron Johnston's e-wrc profile