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Rich Millener said today that they are looking to give more young drivers a foot in the door with a Rally1 drive.
I think that's mostly the WRC Promoter plus sponsors paying for it, but nice for M-Sport too to get extra coverage.
Plus it can make a great addition having other new faces creating a buzz at events they feel confident on.
Sesks is 2023 ERC runner-up, who lost only to Paddon. Most countries hosting WRC rounds don't have local heros on that level.Quote:
Originally Posted by denkimi
One-offs for local drivers is cool idea but they wouldn't be challenging regulars too much. Look at Alberto Heller in Chile last year.
A new behind-the-scenes documentary series coming soon from M-Sport...
https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w28444_Co...e-than-Machine
We have seen M-Sport and Hyundai doing this stuff for a couple of seasons, even Kalle is doing his own stuff behind the scenes, so nothing new, IT will be interesting to see what the WRC come up with !!!,
msport sold a non hybrid rally1 to someone in indonesia - or something like this
SEE? REMOVE THE HYBRIDS! Hyundai is quitting anyway and RedBullMediaHouse is seeling the series, whatever. QUIT THE HYBRIDS!! NOOOOW
haha
Or make it open for full ICE, Hybrids, and EVs.
New side air intakes tasted in PET Acropolis 2024.
https://i.postimg.cc/t49MtxR2/456233...81024273-n.jpg
I think those were tested earlier as well but not run on a rally yet.
So it looks something between Toyota's solution and Hyundais solution, not completely gone but not as big.Quote:
Originally Posted by Managarium
More than Machine - David vs Goliath Ep1
https://youtu.be/8Yrb7T7_2ks?si=H2U4FD6v2GilK7IJ
A great watch for rally fans and hopefully will attract non-rally fans to the WRC.
Is the price of the Non-Hybrid Puma known by anyone on the forum?
Are these problems the reason for Fourmaux to leave Ford? And the fact that he voices them now him explaining his decision?
"]https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/whats-holding-fourmaux-back-at-m-sport/[/URL]
Crap, the link... Think you will find it...
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/whats...ck-at-m-sport/
Sounds like preparing the reasons for leaving... :(
I find this a bit strange. Fourmaux only just came good and now he is acting a bit like one of the experienced top guys. I still find him likable, but I don't think he is yet in a position to talk the talk like that.
https://i.postimg.cc/rFk31B5v/461734...41405167-n.jpgQuote:
M-Sport has again tested the longer and less prominent side air intake of the Ford Puma Rally1.
This alternative is used to reduce resistance to advancement and increase the top speed, probably we will see them in 2025.
Agreed ... Think he will get put in his place at HyundaiQuote:
Originally Posted by becher
Fourmaux has been talking like he is a world champion since at least 2021. However, that is quite common for French guys - not a criticism, just the culture is much more like that.
That said he has not had anyone in the team that is on at least similar level since 2022. The when Sesks drove an was immediately at his level in Poland and faster in Latvia, you have to wonder how good Fourmaux actually is vs others in same car.
I know that Fourmaux is the most improved driver this season and I like his personality but come on man he is acting like he the real deal. Just one good season does not make him great. If this was Tanak, Ogier or Rovanpera (the dudes who don't have to prove anything since they already did) than there would be zero misunderstanding.
Which quotes from Fourmaux are you guys referring to ?
I also dont know what are they talking about..Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Likewise, in the DirtFish article he just said that the engine is missing something which is common knowledge, certainly with people following the sport and he said it’s frustrating that they have developments ready but have been financially unable to put them on the car. Again, for anyone following rallying, that MSport aren’t financially flush is hardly news.Quote:
Originally Posted by CeskyOndra
So updates are ready and can't put them on car. So what.. do they cost 500 grand or what?
You can't homologate whenever and whatever you want. Rules are clear on the matter. Same reason Hyundai is keeping the admittedly rushed 2022 design of the i20 and slowly homologating new parts to fix the car.
You should read between the lines.
The whole article is written in a way that suggest that Puma upgraders/money is the (main) thing that's keeping Fourmaux down from winning.
People see that as a bit of a stretch or over-simplification given than Fourmax has not shown he can fight with the top 5 over more than a few stages before and his record in top class vs teammates with proven skill (Loeb, Breen) is not great either. So maybe there might be some potential for improvement between the wheel and the seat too.
But off course it is not Fourmaux that wrote the article.
He may not be at the elite level of the top 5 drivers yet, but that doesn't mean he cant complain if the car he's using isnt as good as theirs. All drivers, even World Champions, want the best car too.
Homologation costs indeed, and a lot, If I remember correctly, it was near 100 grand.Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
any infos on which car Fourmaux is running in the rally legend? saw some people asking him. its the Puma, of course, but i doubt its the hybrid car. i doubt they are even carrying it on that car. probably no hybrids and no 100kg ballast? really curious
By licence plate it's their test car and green hybrid lights are on.. so it should be proper rally1 (I believe they take it as a PET also).Quote:
Originally Posted by saco0o
Without battery or ballast the car would be undriveable..
Fourmaux on his 2024 season of progress with M-Sport:
https://rallyjournal.com/has-the-wrc...-more-selfish/
Looks like M-Sport will be first again with a new (Puma) Rally2 car, if the new Regs confirm a spaceframe chassis...
https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/m-spo...to-fia-change/
For those of you who are into Rally fotos, I am now done with my first 3 full WRC foto collections, and the are put up on Flickr:
The full Ford WRC collection 1973-2024 is here on the Flickr link below:
It's 82 pages with 5 cars per page, all setup nicely + with the results for the Manufacturer entries. The Ford Rally cars were Group 4/3 and later on Group A8 and then Group WRC.
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBPWaN
The next one I have done is for Hyundai WRC, which is smaller than the Ford collection - it's currently only 6 pages:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBSYva
The next one I have done is for SEAT WRC, which of course is much smaller - it's only 2 pages:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBLkyQ
... I am currently working on the Toyota WRC history, then the Peugeot WRC history and the Citroën WRC history and they should me ready soon.
The MotoGP collection is Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, KTM, Aprilia and Cagiva.
PS: I hope somebody will take over these WRC collections, as I make the the rest of the WRC brands ... (Lancia, Mitsubishi, Opel, Skoda, Alpine-Renault, Renault, Subaru, BMW, VW Volksvagen etc. as I am at a hospice now dying of cancer.
If you want to take over and continue to build of these foto collections, you can write me at GP2journalist@gmail.com.
PS: I used to work as a journalist for the GP2 series before it became Formula 2, but my passion became bigger and bigger for WRC and MotoGP, which, I know, is a weird combo :-).
That's so cool, great job
Thank you :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimitris
i never remember if thats old newe but sesks appeared on some random video with a redbull hat. hope that means a msport seat hehe
No it doesn't mean anything. He is Red Bull [supported]Latvia athlete for years and there is some deal for sure. But there is no connection between it and Red Bull logo on Ford.Quote:
Originally Posted by saco0o
The new Ford Puma Gen-E was launched today. An article I read stated that:
"Build will only be for three years as the second generation is due in 2027. That model should be electric-only."
If this is true, any possible Puma Rally2 (under 2027 Regs) will surely have to be fully electric for M-Sport to get backing from Ford.
Very true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
But as Rally2 is predominately a customer-focused ruleset, and business, M-Sport could hopefully be allowed to turn the current Puma into a Rally2-style car say in '25/'26 and then run/evolve that for several years later.
From what Rich Millener said about the Puma Rally2 having to use a spaceframe chassis, the new Regs allowing this arent going to start until 2027.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobJones