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Loubet and Tänak begin tests for Monte-Carlo
M-Sport conducted its first tests for Monte-Carlo 2023. ©Loïc Rocci
With the application of the new test regulations, the WRC teams did not carry out their usual preparation for Monte-Carlo. For the 91st edition, they all decided to ride only in January a few days before the event. M-Sport opened the ball by settling on a stretch of road not far from Veynes (05).
In front of many spectators, Pierre-Louis Loubet gave the real kick-off of the season. At the end of several round-trip series interspersed with passages under the tent where the mechanics were able to resume their habits around the Puma, the Frenchman gave his impression: "It's very pleasant to find yourself in the cabin of this car," he smiled. It was not long ago that I played my last event since we participated in the Dévoluy Winter in the region in December, but it was on a Rally2. There, it's quite another thing! This Rally1 really pulls! If the young Corsican knew what to expect after having already raced 7 rallies in 2022, it was all new for Nicolas Gilsoul. "I think I will talk to Pierre-Louis so that we can review his notes. With the boost, the distances between turns have been further shortened... I'm not going to have time to say everything, it was half joking. It surprised me. What is it growing! On a road where humidity came out and ended up getting dirty over the passages, the Franco-Belgian crew was able to carry out the planned program deploying the same satisfaction with each return to the base, Gilsoul still pointing to a perfectible installation: "I am higher than Pierre-Louis," he said. We need to see what we can improve."
Obviously the half-day went well for Pierre-Louis Loubet and Nicolas Gilsoul (Loïc Rocci)
While it showed erratic reliability during the tests last year, this time the Puma was stronger. Two slight alarms immobilized her for a few minutes, but nothing serious. It was during one of them that Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja arrived on tiptoe. Small smile with a nod with well-known faces, a few taps in the hands of mechanics he worked with before and the Estonian immediately began a discussion with the two Reiger technicians who were present. During a break, Järveoja approached the cabin to inspect it. "I haven't gotten into it yet," he slips. It's not always easy for co-drivers with these new cars. Let's see how it is in the Puma..."
The half-day assigned to Pierre-Louis Loubet ended in the same good atmosphere. The mechanics then made usual changes and checks. The battery was recharged, four new Pirelli tires were installed and Ott Tänak made his very first laps with the Ford. Having a great need to take its mark with the Puma, the Estonian multiplied the long runs, asking for changes until the 18-hour curfew falls. With him, it was difficult to decipher what he thought of those few hours, but the base did not seem bad. He will have another opportunity to improve his adaptation when he runs again with the Ford on Monday. In the meantime, Pierre-Louis Loubet and Nicolas Gilsoul will have all day on Sunday to further perfect their smiles.
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Yesterday, M-Sport carried out a day of testing with its starting driver pair, Ott Tänak, accompanied by his regular Martin Jarveoja, and Pierre-Louis Loubet accompanied by the experienced Nicolas Gilsoul at the wheel of the impressive Ford Puma Rally1.
During the day, Tänak and Loubet had the opportunity to test drive the car in different road conditions and get a feel for how the Puma Rally1 behaves. Both parties were very satisfied with the performance of the car and were enthusiastic about the performance and room for improvement.
In short, M-Sport's day of testing with Tänak and Loubet at Ford Puma Rally1 was a success and demonstrated the potential of this impressive car. We are sure that we will see much more of the Puma Rally1 in the future and we are excited to see what this car is capable of in the 2023 season that is about to start.
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