I think Malcolm has already found his next project in Romet Jurgenson. I expect to see him as one of msport 2 drivers in 2027 season. Will be interesting to see what schedule Malc gives him in 2026.
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I think Malcolm has already found his next project in Romet Jurgenson. I expect to see him as one of msport 2 drivers in 2027 season. Will be interesting to see what schedule Malc gives him in 2026.
Do we know if M-Sport has any sort of contractual hold on Sesks? I had the impression that there are no ties, he rents a car when he can get the money together.
If he got an offer from Hyundai, which seems plausible, I imagine he would be able to take it. Do we know anything to the contrary?
Do we know if M-Sport has any sort of contractual hold on Sesks? I had the impression that there are no ties, he rents a car when he can get the money together. Maybe there's a small "percentage of future earnings deal", but he hasn't driven for them that much so they shouldn't have too many hooks in him.
If he got an offer from Hyundai, which seems plausible, I imagine he would be able to take it. Do we know anything to the contrary?
Even contracts can get canceled. I think that in Adrien's case was some sort of "selling" the driver to richer team, while Sesks was there mostly because of help of Promoter and various other sponsors, so I don't think he is some sort tied up to them... But all that is just speculation.. And again, contracts can be canceled anytime. Even if M-Sport would hold him in any way, believe me, they couldn't match richer teams offer.
Hayden Paddon the third of the drivers to fill the third car?
Good for him if so. Just reward for loyalty to the brand - even if it certainly wasn't reciprocated from Germany.....
One would imagine the Promoter would have some kind of deal to get their money back if he starts earning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Morte66
As much as many of us want to see him back, I don't see a point putting him in a Rally1 car for just one season, since the car will be discontinued anyway and Hyundai not even building WRC27 car. Better stick with Rally2 car, which he drives practicaly daily and achieve great sucess with it.. And then when the rules come, he should be their official driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by rallyfiend
Is Jon Armstrong ready for testing Rally1, or does he need more matching in rally2?
maybe the best solution for him full WRC season (or at least 10 rallys) with fiesta rally2 to get knowledge of rallys?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sulland
[STRIKE]Are you saying there's no point in Hyundai having a third car, because the same applies for everyone surely?[/STRIKE]Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
Apologies I thought this was the Hyundai thread.
In addition to give him a rally or three in a Rally1 to check potential.Quote:
Originally Posted by jcevc
I think Armstrong will do another season in ERC and continue to develop the Fiesta Rally2 in case M-Sport need to use it in 2027. Any drives in a Puma Rally1 are pointless.
I think Armstrong should stay in ERC next year because he could win it, and it's M-Sports best chance of getting a title next year.
[And since I want Mabellini to win ERC next year, I hope they disagree with me.]
Like I said...
McErlean stays, Munster out... another Irishman will rotate the second seat with Armstrong (50/50 chance he'll be driving) for 2026 :)
Team Guiness :DQuote:
Originally Posted by GigiGalliNo1
Creighton?
So Sesks again stay without a seat?
It was about the time: car industry has changed rapidly, new brands or second trier brands want recognition and motorsport is the best tool for that. But, as there are no rumors, speculations or anything else coming out from M-Sport right now, we should be prepared for some surprises regarding 2026 team.
isnt the current rumor being msport leaving ford for volvo or lynk & co ?
2027Quote:
Originally Posted by saco0o
Well if that will come true, I think it can be a good thing, since they do very good in TCR, bringing proper funds to the british team and M-Sport doing the best they can with proper investment. It would be about time we get someone big in WRC and have a real fights over the events.
Geely has Cyan Racing at their disposal if they ever decide to enter rallying. And it's not that easy for M-Sport to leave Ford behind.
None of it is true.Quote:
Originally Posted by saco0o
Ford Racing made a 2025 Wrap. No reference to Puma.
Because their season was miserable. If M-Sport would have results, believe me, they would brag about it.
I think Malcolm is in the tight spot: they can not dropp Ford bcs of how everything is built around it (R4, R3,R2, Dakar, R1), but Ford does not care about WRC. To pivot away they would need some really committed manufacturer who would be serious about rallying for at least 10 years. If Msport would be successful with support class cars and sell them on the scale of Skoda, possibly they would have more alternatives.
Closing date for Monte Carlo entries is 19.12.
They are not manufacturer, so they can run multiple brands or build cars for any who are willing to pay. Even Prodrive did run Subaru and alongside they build Proton WRC car, which sadly never hit the stages.
Maybe they could run 2 teams, one with Fords and one with whoever will come (for example only Lynk&Co)
Ford are only interested in selling SUVs and pickups at home and EVs in Europe.
The next (Gen-E) Puma is EV-only, so there's no chance of a WRC27 Puma coming with an ICE run by M-Sport.
To stay in the top level of WRC, M-Sport need a new partner.
ThisQuote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Ford will sell Renault rebadged electric cars now :mark:
Maybe we can see Rally1 with other brand in UK and M-Sport Poland build the Ford lower categories? Btw, which car to sell? Puma Rally2 and Rally3? Abandon Rally4/5/6?
No. It's a Ford with partnership with Renault like many many makes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom206wrc
I bet even if they would (again) have a suitable car for the championsip, they would not support M-Sport. I mean, how long will they make them free promotion before Wilson will say: I have enough. Let's go somewhere else. If we think about, M-Sport is like Paddon is to Hyundai. Sure they gave him chance now (again)... But what if he would not send that e-mail? Would they even considerate him being in that car? If Wilson is clever he would talk to anyone who will show some interest and have resources. And why not even to Hyundai. They are desperate for results and clearly can't figure out why. Maybe they need M-Sport to run things for them, so Cyril can focus fully on his round racing.
https://i.imgflip.com/aept5j.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Andre Oliveira
This is one fine idea, sell it to Malcolm; you are right - the system H has built is disfunctional, unable to provide sustainable results.Quote:
Originally Posted by deephouse
Maybe... PRS would be the ideal choice, but based in NZ isnt practical.
https://paddonrallysport.co.nz/the-team/
Rossel and Gryazin confirmed to spearhead Lancia’s WRC2 return in 2026... two names to rule out at M-Sport.
I dont think they were ever in consideration
Why pay at M-Sport when you can get oaid at Lancia and be ready for 2027 / 2028?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Eddie WRC
Not a very attractive irish line up for 2026 :mark:
Let's see what Jon Armstrong will be able to achieve though...