So, Autsport have released their list of nominated drivers for the award. They include:

  • Elfyn Evans
  • Jari-Matti Latvala
  • Kris Meeke
  • Thierry Neuville
  • Sébastien Ogier
  • Ott Tänak


Who's your pick and why?

Tough to pick between the M-Sport boys in my opinion. Ott and Elfyn have delivered the demands of them taking the next step this season in great fashion, while Ogier was incredibly consistent this year. Ogier clinches my vote, but only just. I would be fine with one of the M-Sport drivers getting the award.

Surprised to see Meeke nominated. I think he has done nothing different in 2017, won some and crashed some more, things we already know he was capable of.