NAME – Max McRae

AGE – 20

HOME TOWN – Lanark, Scotland

How did you start racing? For me Rallying has been there since I was a kid. I had always been surrounded by it from a young age so of course, I also got the bug for it aswell! A few years on, I competed in my first season of rallying in 2021!

What did you do in 24? In 2024 I competed in the Junior European Championship as well as selected rounds of the British rally championship.

Notable results? Last season we managed to claim a second place finish and two first place finishes. Claiming us P3 in the championship. In the British championship we showed stage winning pace at the top category.

What results are you most proud of? I am definitely most proud of my two wins in the Junior European Championship during the 2024 season. The competition was fierce and to top it off we took one of the wins at home, in the UK!

Why the Wera Academy? The Wera Academy are doing an incredible amount in Motorsport for young drivers like myself. To be working with such passionate people is an absolute privilege. I’m proud to have Wera Tools on the car as We help showcase their state of the art tools!

What do you do outside of racing? Outside of racing I mainly spend my time training, using the simulator, preparing for events and coaching in the passenger seat with other drivers.

What are your goals for 25? My 2025 goals are to gain experience and improve each rally since we have made the step up into the Rally2 car. At the same time I hope to showcase some good results and prove our pace in the top category!