The International Best Young Driver Contest 2022 took place in Madrid – Spain on 7-8 October at the kind host of Real Automovil Club de Espana (RACE).
17 Best Young Driver finalists from 9 countries competed for this year’s International Best Young Driver title at the Jarama Circuit.
Stefan Trimmel, from ÖAMTC Austria, won this year’s contest and is the 2022 International Best Young Driver. Urban Ostrez, from AMZS Slovenia, won 2nd place and Ioan Victor Sima, also from ÖAMTC Austria, won 3rd place.
Developed from a concept first introduced nationally by AMZS (Slovenia) in 2017, the FIA Region I International Best Young Driver Contest is an initiative to raise awareness on road safety among young drivers and to put forward the message that young drivers can drive responsibly, safely and they can set a good example to both their peers and adults.
The event is designed for young drivers between 18 and 26 years old, be holder of valid driving license for category B. The contest tests drivers’ skills that are essential to be a good driver, not only behind the wheel, but also in real-life circumstances, first aid, their knowledge of traffic rules, road safety and vehicles.
Please find out more about the national and international events in previous year in the video and document sections.
Should you wish to receive more information, please do not hesitate to contact Ha Phan, Membership and EU Projects Officer at haphan@fia.com
