Mads Østberg will take part in the opening round of the 2016 FIA European Rally Championship, Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés.
Østberg has been competing in the world championship for the past 10 years and is one of only a handful of drivers with a victory in the series to their name.
Currently driving for the M-Sport World Rally Team after a stint with the factory Citroën outfit, he sits third in the 2016 WRC standings after a recent podium finish in Sweden earlier this month.
The 28-year-old Norwegian will drive a Ford Fiesta R5 in the Canary Islands for what will be his ERC debut. He will be joined by his new co-driver for 2016, fellow Norwegian Ola Fløene.
Based in Las Palmas, Rally Islas Canarias El Corte Inglés takes place from 10-12 March as the first of 10 events across Europe.