M‑Sport Ford has confirmed its 2026 World Rally Championship driver lineup, with Jon Armstrong joining Josh McErlean in the top Rally1 category.
Armstrong, a European Rally Championship runner‑up, will step up to compete in all rounds alongside McErlean in the Ford Puma Rally1.
McErlean returns after a solid debut season in Rally1, while Armstrong moves up from ERC following strong results, marking a major career milestone.
Both crews are supported through an expanded partnership with the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy, and will begin their 2026 campaign at Rallye Monte‑Carlo.
This announcement confirms part of M‑Sport’s plans for the next WRC season.