M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams

[jonkka]

Yes. Not their business, but the registered team name in the championship. Happy to be proven wrong though.

Without explicit approval from Ford - I would say no.

[ESTR]

Main problem was the car. No. 1 got all the updates before him due to small budget. Something that wouldn`t or shouldn`t be a problem for Toyota.

But still was nearly faster than him almost everywhere.. I think that money was cause to leave.

[Tarmop]

You can be faster...and det the updates one day. Money from Toyota was definitely tempting but as he said, not the main thing. Main thing was equal conditions and money to develop the car. He even said that M-Sport made him an offer that wasn`t too bad, but would`ve still meant No. 2.

[ESTR]

You can be faster...and det the updates one day. Money from Toyota was definitely tempting but as he said, not the main thing. Main thing was equal conditions and money to develop the car. He even said that M-Sport made him an offer that wasn`t too bad, but would`ve still meant No. 2.

And what will he be in Toyota. Still number 2...

[Tarmop]

In terms of car upgrades due to budget issues, no. On the stages he is the boss...i hope.

[Simmi]

And what will he be in Toyota. Still number 2...

I don't see any world champions in that Toyota team...

No reason Ott shouldn't be top dog if the performances are worthy, Finnish mafia or not.

[tommeke_B]

It's funny how "budget issues" are always mentioned with M-Sport. If this year has proven anything, it's that there are no issues from a lack of budget, at M-Sport...

[denkimi]

once again, Ford NEVER left WRC.

yes they did. if it wasn't for wilson's desire to go on even without the proper funding, there would be no ford in the wrc.

Main problem was the car. No. 1 got all the updates before him due to small budget. Something that wouldn`t or shouldn`t be a problem for Toyota.

i don't know. even hyundai with their huge budget hade some updates only for neuville.

[Barreis]

oh, wilson knows his job. he knows where the money is and how to get it. so he didn't stay in wrc just because of good will...

[Tarmop]

That is what Ott said himself. Ogier definitely got some better diffs before him...3 cars (vs Ott 2 and Evans 1 and that was paid by DMack) What happened with Hyundai in the end of the season is another story i think. Testing for 2018 and referencing with old etc.