M-Sport Ford World Rally Teams

[WRCStan]

Any full season M-Sport driver goes at 80%. The other 20% is Malcolm on the brake pedal.

[AndersX]

Any full season M-Sport driver goes at 80%. The other 20% is Malcolm on the brake pedal.

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[Typ85]

Too much braking...

[deephouse]

I do not agree on McErlean - i think he has a speed to be on Katsutas level at least. He has shown some potential.

Sorry but not even close. Sesks was driving this car far less, half the season for both years, probably not much testing if ever and at least shows some speed, talent and good times... Also he beat all for many times straight away. In Saudi he clearly shows that he is not fast only on Latvian or fast gravel rallies. I mean it's too soon saying that McErlean isn't the right one for WRC, but if he gets another season at the top level, he should be staying on road all the time and show some good times. Personally I think that both Munster and McErlean should be put in BRC, ERC or maybe WRC2 with Fiesta and maybe come back stronger. Those two pumas should be driving with someone who actually deliver good results for team. If results would come, the team could have extra motivation to get something to fight those two without spending money.

[AndersX]

Sorry but not even close. Sesks was driving this car far less, half the season for both years, probably not much testing if ever and at least shows some speed, talent and good times... Also he beat all for many times straight away. In Saudi he clearly shows that he is not fast only on Latvian or fast gravel rallies. I mean it's too soon saying that McErlean isn't the right one for WRC, but if he gets another season at the top level, he should be staying on road all the time and show some good times. Personally I think that both Munster and McErlean should be put in BRC, ERC or maybe WRC2 with Fiesta and maybe come back stronger. Those two pumas should be driving with someone who actually deliver good results for team. If results would come, the team could have extra motivation to get something to fight those two without spending money.

I noted McErlean in Poland ERC and Latvia ERC in 2023. Sesks dominated, but McErlean was constantly posting top5 times with Paddon, Ostberg, Heikkila and Marzcik in competition. Considering that he comes from tarmac background, it was rather noticeable performance. I believe that he can be very good WRC driver, just with time and some green light to push a bit more from M-Sport.

[Kenneth]

0 stage wins in full season for McErlean + many crashes... very talented... if someone needs an Irish driver in that Puma, give Meeke a chance.. he will be minutes ahead of Josh in the same car... sadly its all about the money

Yup, that would for sure help with the lack of young drivers in WRC! Don't you by a chance work for Hyundai?

[giu canbera]

I thought McErlean would show some bits of brilliance here and there more or less like Jon Armstrong in ERC but nope.
Me, a non Brit-Irish always cheering for Brits-Irish.

[spark13]

Sorry but not even close. Sesks was driving this car far less, half the season for both years, probably not much testing if ever and at least shows some speed, talent and good times... Also he beat all for many times straight away. In Saudi he clearly shows that he is not fast only on Latvian or fast gravel rallies. I mean it's too soon saying that McErlean isn't the right one for WRC, but if he gets another season at the top level, he should be staying on road all the time and show some good times. Personally I think that both Munster and McErlean should be put in BRC, ERC or maybe WRC2 with Fiesta and maybe come back stronger. Those two pumas should be driving with someone who actually deliver good results for team. If results would come, the team could have extra motivation to get something to fight those two without spending money.

I agree with you, but I don't think we can compare them in this way.
They have very different base and setup conditions.
McErlean have the budget and support, he is already 'there', Noone to impress.
He use smart steady strategy - learn the events, gain experience, and constantly developing on second year, which already guaranteed for him in the team.
For Sesks its completely different, he needs that WOW factor to attract one big or several sponsors to get to the top tier by the money, or convince big team that its worth to give him a contract. Sure, they already noticed him way before, but as its so few places now he needs to keep pushing all in and try to impress again and again to be 'visible'.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

Sorry but not even close. Sesks was driving this car far less, half the season for both years, probably not much testing if ever and at least shows some speed, talent and good times... Also he beat all for many times straight away. In Saudi he clearly shows that he is not fast only on Latvian or fast gravel rallies. I mean it's too soon saying that McErlean isn't the right one for WRC, but if he gets another season at the top level, he should be staying on road all the time and show some good times. Personally I think that both Munster and McErlean should be put in BRC, ERC or maybe WRC2 with Fiesta and maybe come back stronger. Those two pumas should be driving with someone who actually deliver good results for team. If results would come, the team could have extra motivation to get something to fight those two without spending money.

Nice idea, but M-Sport dont have the budget to pay for better level drivers. Plus those sort wont drive for free and wont get sponsors to pay for them either as there's going to be no ROI.

[cmac]

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.