M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams

[Danny0405]

Well, I would make a difference between Loubet and Fourmaux:

- Fourmaux deserves another shot IMO, he has proven this year that he can match with the best youngsters while not having the best car in RC2… I think another shot could show if he has improved under pressure

- Loubet, on the other hand, the fact that he failed is not really a surprise (let’s say the surprise is how big he failed)… he had already a lot of WRC experience as he began his career in WRC and had a lot of years in Rally1 machinery (even if not the best cars)… well, his potential was clearly limited anyway.

So I would say that M-Sport will probably take Fourmaux + whoever pays.
Well, in the end, when you take a close look at WRC2 season, nobody has really proven to be fuoriclassi between Greensmith, Rossel, Solberg, Lindholm, Gryazin, … so in the end, it’s understandable to say you take who pays as there is no outstanding potential beyond them (maybe Pajari but a bit too early).
And maybe they will try some outings for Loeb.

Well, there is the Mikkelsen’s case but we know where is the issue.

[trykmann]

I'm quite surpised by Munster in the last two events. Despite his lack of experience he showed some pace and did not make any stupid mistakses.

[Danny0405]

I'm quite surpised by Munster in the last two events. Despite his lack of experience he showed some pace and did not make any stupid mistakses.

Serderidis evoked in an interview a few days ago that he is looking some help for a part-time Rally1 program for Munster … with M-Sport or Hyundai.

Well, don’t believe in Hyundai all the more Abiteboul recently said they will focus on 3 cars apparently.
But he could be in the mix in M-Sport (even if I don’t really believe in his potential)… maybe sharing a 2nd car with someone else like Suninen/Fourmaux in 2021.

[CeskyOndra]

M-Sport will definitely be Fourmax/Loubet mainly. Change my mind

[meh]

I think we will see Fourmaux under pressure in Japan, he really need to avoid stupid mistakes to send the message "I'm worth a Rally1 seat for the next season". He need to deliver there (reaching to finish without his own mistakes).

[EstWRC]

CER road book

https://youtu.be/UvO6slyUfc0?si=MSJcJBsqw-V9Tx7Q

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Nice one Ford !

[er88]

If Lappi is getting relegated to a part time season with Hyundai (I hope not for his sake), could Msport tempt him? Ofcourse he had a horrible time at msport a few years ago, but I dont see a better option for msport if they want to challenge for podiums + show pace.

Otherwise I think we will just get the two french drivers, and whoever pays (Munster on a few rallies). Hope to see Loeb do an event or two.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Mikkelsen has reiterated on the recent WRC podcast that he wont pay to drive and has no budget anyway. Any possible Rally1 drive for him at M-Sport is purely up to Malcolm Wilson.

[TypeR]

Mikkelsen has reiterated on the recent WRC podcast that he wont pay to drive and has no budget anyway. Any possible Rally1 drive for him at M-Sport is purely up to Malcolm Wilson.

Then enjoy driving Skoda rally2
I would think that during 2022-23 seasons, he should have driven the big car at least once.. to show what he is capable of.
if Huttunen could get a budget for one rally(car had problems tho).. then Mikkelsen would also be able to get it.
It is just the attitude(I think).
Maybe he just waits for Toyota or Hyundai to offer him 5mil/year contract