Page 162 of 523 FirstFirst ... 62112152160161162163164172212262 ... LastLast
Results 1,611 to 1,620 of 5230
  1. #1611
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Posts
    1,760
    Like
    511
    Liked 832 Times in 380 Posts
    Yes, great news! Ogier and Evans in the "main" M-Sport team in 2018! Saw it on M-Sport's twitter, but the link to their website gives an error, any word on Ford involvement?
    Anyway, another exciting season ahead!

  2. #1612
    Senior Member Andre Oliveira's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    5,626
    Like
    1,608
    Liked 5,528 Times in 2,289 Posts
    No word on Ford involvement

  3. #1613
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Posts
    5,315
    Like
    542
    Liked 2,261 Times in 892 Posts
    Can't find any reference to Ford Europe or Ford Performance in any of the PR. Only person I've seen mention Ford Performance is Colin Clark in a tweet. Wouldn't be the first time he's jumped the gun though.
    RS Motorsport Media - Follow me on Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia

  4. #1614
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    2,025
    Like
    78
    Liked 212 Times in 133 Posts
    No word on Ford Performance backing but they've retweeted the M-Sport announcement almost as soon as the news dropped.

  5. #1615
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Athens
    Posts
    25,087
    Like
    9,903
    Liked 16,087 Times in 6,980 Posts
    nice news,so except Citroen,all teams still with strong driver line up.
    Roll on 2018 cant wait.

  6. Likes: car (28th November 2017),EstWRC (28th November 2017),focus206 (28th November 2017)
  7. #1616
    Senior Member Andre Oliveira's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    5,626
    Like
    1,608
    Liked 5,528 Times in 2,289 Posts
    M-Sport are delighted to confirm that Sébastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans will continue their commitment to the team throughout the 2018 FIA World Rally Championship – leading the Cumbrian squad alongside their respective co-drivers Julien Ingrassia and Daniel Barritt.

    With the five-time World Champion, and one of the sport’s most exciting up-and-coming talents, M-Sport are well-placed to defend their title in what is sure to be another exciting and closely-fought battle next year.

    With both crews having good knowledge of the EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRC, development can continue at pace – Ogier and Evans both determined to add to M-Sport’s repertoire of podiums, wins and championships in the year to come.

    Negotiations with both crews have been on-going for some months and, during a team celebration at Dovenby Hall earlier today, Ogier spontaneously took the lead – he and Evans putting pen to paper there and then in front of M-Sport’s 240-strong workforce.

    With Ogier and Evans, the team have a strong chance of preserving the huge success they had gathered to celebrate. Both crews have speed in abundance, but it’s their masterful understanding of strategy which could combine to produce the perfect recipe for M-Sport’s championship defence.

    News on a third Ford Fiesta WRC is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

    Team Principal, Malcolm Wilson OBE, said:

    “To have secured both Sébastien and Elfyn is brilliant news for the team. We’ve been working towards this goal for some time, so to finally have it confirmed is fantastic and means that we can now focus our attention on the continued development ahead of next season.

    “In Sébastien and Elfyn, we have a strong chance of defending our titles. It won’t be easy. Our rivals certainly won’t have sat still and I’m expecting an even closer battle for the championship, but with these two crews we have a good chance. They’re both very intelligent drivers. There is no doubting their speed, but they also have a masterful approach to strategy that delivers results time after time.

    “There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be confident of adding to our success next year and – seeing the reaction of the team this afternoon – I know that everyone will continue to give 110 percent.”

    Sébastien Ogier said:

    “It’s great to finally announce our plans for 2018. What we have achieved together has been truly amazing, and we want to see that continue – to continue this fantastic journey and to defend all that we have achieved together.

    “This season has been very exciting with some of the closest-fought competition for years. As a driver, I definitely want to be a part of that. I still get a lot of emotion from this sport, and this team has so much passion. That made my decision clear, and we will work hard to chase more success together next year.”

    Elfyn Evans said:

    “After a fantastic season for the whole team, it’s great that we’ll be a part of it again next year. After getting that first victory under our belts, we’re ready to take the next step and I think we all have another exciting season ahead of us.

    “Honestly, I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel and Rallye Monte-Carlo can’t come soon enough. We’ll be working hard over the Christmas break to ensure we’re fully prepared, and the goal will be to build on the success of this year.”

  8. Likes: AnttiL (28th November 2017),focus206 (28th November 2017)
  9. #1617
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Posts
    5,315
    Like
    542
    Liked 2,261 Times in 892 Posts
    I know Ogier and Elfyn don't have the same level of Red Bull backing, but I wonder whether we could see two Red Bull liveried cars next year?
    RS Motorsport Media - Follow me on Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia

  10. #1618
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Athens
    Posts
    25,087
    Like
    9,903
    Liked 16,087 Times in 6,980 Posts

  11. Likes: Andre Oliveira (28th November 2017)
  12. #1619
    Senior Member Fast Eddie WRC's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    England
    Posts
    18,780
    Like
    3,417
    Liked 9,308 Times in 4,936 Posts
    Never in doubt !

  13. #1620
    Senior Member Andre Oliveira's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    5,626
    Like
    1,608
    Liked 5,528 Times in 2,289 Posts

  14. Likes: Mirek (28th November 2017),pantealex (29th November 2017)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •