- BORN: 08 July 1992
- NATIONALITY: Sweden
- HOME TOWN: Svenljunga
- INTERESTS: Hockey, team sports, hanging with my friends
Robin Larsson grew up in the rallycross paddock with his father’s team before beginning a motorsport career of his own at the age of 15 in folkrace. From here, the Swede progressed to the TouringCars class in the FIA European Rallycross Championship, finishing fourth after a part season in 2012 and runner-up in 2013.
The following year, Larsson stepped up to the headline Supercar category of the FIA European Rallycross Championship and marked his debut with title success driving an Audi A1.
Having made a handful of World RX appearances that same season, Larsson moved up to the international stage full-time in 2015 and proved competitive from the off, scoring a podium in Norway before notching up a first victory at the Argentina finale.
After a return to Euro RX for 2017, Larsson will race in World RX in 2018 having swapped his faithful Audi for a Ford Fiesta as part of the successful Olsbergs MSE team.
Q&A
Who is your biggest rival on the World RX circuit?
Everybody!
What's been your career highlight so far?
My first World RX win in Argentina in 2015
What advice would you give to young rallycross drivers?
Work hard on and off the track, stay interested of getting better and never give up
What’s your favourite World RX track and why?
Holjes in Sweden - it’s my home event so a lot of friends there and watch, and the track invites you to drive really aggressively
If you weren’t a rallycross driver what would you be?
A not-so-good hockey player!
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?
Hamburgers
What one item would you take with you if you were stuck on a desert island?
Beer
Which three celebrities would you invite to a dinner party, and why?
Kevin Hart, The Rock, Will Ferrell... it wouldn't be boring!
Tell us a secret
I hate fixing cars, I just drive them
