M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams

[AndyRAC]

I'd be surprised if Evans was paying anything. Getting sponsorship for a niche sport in the UK is incredibly tough.

[dodge33cymru]

Evans will have a few personal sponsors but not much at all. With local companies sponsoring him, it helps them to have a 'spokesperson' and someone who they can ask to attend corporate events and so on. Local dealers are often supportive of these sorts of endeavours, but Evans is more of a pet project for Malcolm than anything else, I'd guess.

I don't know about Tanak.

A lot of younger guns in motorsport today have to really know 'someone' to get funding though - family members with personal companies or a prominent position on a board at a big company are lthe usual suspects.

Not much different to a lot of times in the past though, motorsport's never been cheap.

[Barreis]

Maybe dad supports something...
http://www.gwyndafevans.net/

[Fast Eddie WRC]

So all this about the only people who can drive an M-Sport car are those that can pay for it, are wrong ?

So Malcolm Wilson could have anyone to 'promote' his M-Sport brand in WRC but has chosen Evans & Tanak rather than allowed them drive in return for cash ...

[A FONDO]

Perhaps nobody wants to pay for a Ford anymore

[janvanvurpa]

Maybe dad supports something...
http://www.gwyndafevans.net/

Nahhh just a pure coincidence, just like so many other coincidences that daddy did something in some race car series, son miraculously genetically inherits connections..

[EstWRC]

As a matter of interest, how much do we think Evans and Tanak's sponsors pay to M-Sport for their drives ? And what do their sponsors get in return, just the pleasure of their man being in the WRC ?

Kubica's sponsor (Lotos) got their name as his livery, but nothing on Evans car for his father's business ?

According to estonian newspaper Tänak pays nothing for his seat but he doesn't get much of a salary too. His sponsors maybe will pay some test drives but it is too early to say because the contract was just made and they are negotiating things thru at the moment.

i guess Evans's pretty much the same.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

The M-Sport World Rally Team Ford Fiesta RS WRCs will be adorned with an exciting new livery this year as Elfyn Evans and Ott Tänak tackle the diverse nature of the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).

Asphalt, snow, and gravel – the team's eye-catching design aims to inspire its young squad whilst igniting the imagination with a hint of nostalgia.

Having had a continued presence in the WRC since the series' was established in 1973, Ford cars have produced some of the most iconic liveries and M-Sport's 2015 offering harks back to some of the old favourites.

Inspired by Hannu Mikkola's 1980 Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII and the later 1989 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth of Colin McRae, M-Sport's new design reflects the Blue Oval's long and prestigious standing within the sport; a modern twist bringing the colour scheme up-to-date for this year's young and aspiring drivers.

Pairing a blast from the past with the ambition of Evans and Tänak, the team's long-term partners are also well represented. M-Sport enjoys continued support from Castrol and Michelin as well as a host of dedicated trade partners – all working together to realise the squad's potential.

The 2015 livery will be displayed on the main stage of the Autosport International this week before making its competitive debut on the legendary stages of Rallye Monte-Carlo at the end of the month.

Team Principal, Malcolm Wilson OBE, said:

"When designing this year's livery we were keen to produce something fresh and exciting whilst celebrating Ford's long and prestigious standing within the FIA World Rally Championship.

"Throughout history, Ford cars have produced some of the most striking colour schemes which became firm favourites around the globe. It's great to see some of these iconic liveries reflected in our 2015 car – a modern twist tailoring the design to our young and ambitious team.

"We continue to enjoy great support from all at Ford, Castrol and Michelin, not to mention our valued trade partners. I speak for everyone when I say that we are all looking forward to the season ahead and to unlocking the huge potential of both Elfyn [Evans] and Ott [Tänak]."

[Rallyper]

Looks good enough I believe!

[Ucci]

I like this livery!