Petrol Ofisi Group proudly sponsors Türkiye’s youngest rally champion, Kerem Kazaz

Continuing its legacy of supporting Turkish sports and nurturing young talent, Petrol Ofisi Group is thrilled to back Kerem Kazaz, the rising star and youngest rally champion in Türkiye.

Petrol Ofisi Group is stepping up its game, further solidifying its commitment to sports and athletes. As part of a 3-year sponsorship deal with Kerem Kazaz, Türkiye’s youngest rally champion, the talented driver will race in all national and international competitions under the banner of "Team Petrol Ofisi.” Kazaz is set to make his debut in the Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC) in Sweden from February 13-16, aiming to clinch his first victory for "Team Petrol Ofisi.”

Murat Zengin, CMO of Petrol Ofisi Group, shared his enthusiasm: "At Petrol Ofisi Group, we see it as our mission to champion Turkish sports as part of our brand communication strategy and to contribute to our country’s future by empowering young talents. That’s why we are incredibly proud to sign this sponsorship agreement with Kerem Kazaz, the youngest rally champion in Türkiye. We are confident this partnership will be a long and rewarding journey, filled with countless accolades. We hope our collaboration not only propels Kerem’s career but also inspires a new generation of athletes to chase their dreams.”

Kerem Kazaz expressed his gratitude, saying: "Winning the 2024 Turkish Championship in my very first year as a licensed driver was the ultimate reward for the years of investment and belief in me since I was four years old. This championship is just the first step toward my ultimate dream—the World Rally Championship. I have a clear and ambitious roadmap, and the support Petrol Ofisi has shown by believing in me for the second phase of this roadmap, the 2025 JWRC, means far more to me than a sponsorship agreement. This support is invaluable, not just for my career but for the future of Turkish motorsport as a whole. Representing Türkiye on the global stage with the backing of a powerhouse like Petrol Ofisi is an incredible honor. I am deeply grateful to Petrol Ofisi for joining me on this journey and believing in me.”

Türkiye's youngest rally champion Kerem Kazaz, who clinched the 2024 title in Türkiye’s premier motorsport event, the Petrol Ofisi Maxima Turkish Rally Championship, made history as the youngest champion in the championship’s history. Kazaz will be awarded his championship trophy at the TOSFED Gala Night, hosted by the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED), on Saturday, January 18.

Who is Kerem Kazaz? Born in Istanbul in 2005, Kerem Kazaz discovered his passion for motorsports at the age of four, starting with motocross. In 2020, he shifted gears to four wheels, training in karting. After competing in the Turkish Track Championship that same year, Kazaz entered the rally scene in 2022. He sharpened his skills by racing in championships across Spain, Latvia, and Estonia. Following his participation in the Latvian and Spanish championships in 2023, Kerem Kazaz earned his driver’s license in January 2024 and immediately began competing in the Turkish Rally Championship. Kazaz made a stunning debut, winning the Sarıkamış Rally—his first race in the championship—and becoming the youngest driver to win a rally. He finished the season with two wins and six podium finishes, securing the championship in his rookie year. With this historic achievement, he also earned the title of the "youngest Turkish Rally Champion.”