He is a Red Bull UK athlete; and they've also recently signed Catie Munnings.
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I agree it will be a long shot for them to win a rally, its not impossible as a good position on day 1 of a gravel rally might be enough if others have problems...
I actually wondered if they might try a curve ball and run on Pirelli tyres, so if there was an event or three that they were an advantage they could try and take advantage of them. They are not really in it for the manufactures this season so it might have been a good way to give themselves a good chance of a win or two.
I think it's unlikely. The drivers that try to break trough go there and pay to show that they are good relative to established drivers.
If they get good result on different tires everyone says "meh the tires must be helping them a lot", if they get bad result it's more likely " maybe It's because og the tires". Evans drop from 2017 to 2018 can be used as an example too.
Evans had a full season in 2018 and didn't win, so it will be hard in 2019
I hope Malcom wil "help" Pontus to get more drives this year. I feel it is there chanse for best results in some rally's.
I know he has not proven anything yet in a wrc car, but he has the talent, and knows most of the rally's.