A 16-year-old rally driver has been crowned the top Welsh junior driver of 2024.

Henri Cynwyl, a Pembrokeshire College student, won the title in the F1000 British Rally Championship Series across England and Wales.

In his first year of competition, he also scooped the best rookie award and the driver's choice award.

Henri, an apprentice electrician with DJ Hoyland Electrical in Cardigan, said: "I’m just really chuffed with the support I’ve had.

"Without my sponsors supporting me every step of the way – financially and just picking up the phone, sending text messages and calling at the house, it would have been a real struggle."

Henri also won the Junior Autotest Championship trophy for the third year in a row at his motor club's annual dinner last month.

He is now looking forward to the 2025 season, which will begin at Snetterton in February, before he heads off for a two-day training session of rallying on ice in Sweden.

Henri said: "The rally world is like one big family; we all help each other and support each other.

"I’ve made life-long friends in the F1000 Championship with fellow competitors from across the country and we all want to see one another doing well and getting that podium finish."

Henri has had lessons from international rally driver James Williams from Newcastle Emlyn, who, along with his father Mark Williams of UK-Vans at Castle Motors in the town, have taken him under their wing.

He said: "James and Mark have been amazing.

"They’ve both co-driven for me during the 2024 season and I’ve learnt so much.

"I’m just really lucky to have their support and the use of their facilities.

"Dylan Davies from Cardigan and Callum James from Cilgerran have also co-driven for me and I’m very grateful to them both.

"Rallying is a huge team effort, and with my service crew of Josh Clarke, and Dilwyn John, I have the best team."