It is likely that M-Sport expand its cars to the World Rally Championship (WRC) in specific events this season after announcing Grégoire Munster And Josh McErlean as full-time pilots by 2025.
Team Ford has once again opted for a young crew this year after retaining the services of Munster following his first full-time campaign last year, while emerging Irish star McErlean makes the jump from Rally2 to Rally1.
Last month, the team confirmed that both would play a full season behind the wheel of the Ford Puma Rallye1after the departure of Adrien Fourmaux has Hyundai Motorsport.
“I'm happy with our crew. It's going to be a challenge this year and we have to be very realistic about what can be achieved,” said the M-Sport team principal. Richard Millerhas Motorsport.com.
“The objective was to stay in the championship, that was the key, which is more difficult than ever, and losing Adrien was obviously a big blow, but you have to live with it. The objective was to find two drivers who would allow us to continue.
“The aim has always been to keep Grégoire in the car for a few seasons to give him a chance to develop, so having a second year with him is good, but there will be pressure as he will be considered number one of the team, but it's external, not internal.
“We want to see him continue on the path from last year, where he set competitive times, and Josh has the biggest challenge of all, so the key will be to be very reasonable.”
“I think that Having two young people acquiring knowledge without pressure can be a good environment for working as a team and can help us progress.“, he added.
Grégoire Munster, Louis Louka, M-Sport Ford World Rally Team Ford Puma Rally1
Photo: M-Sport
Although M-Sport has only confirmed two entries for 2025, the company has competed with more cars in specific events in each of the last three seasons, something the team appears keen to continue. The private pilot is expected Jourdan Serderidis also get in the car.
Asked about the possibility of fielding more cars, Millener said: “Our goal is to field more than two cars in specific events“.
However, another candidate linked to a possible expansion of M-Sport is Martins Sesksas he impressed during his performances in Poland, Latvia and Chile last year.
The Latvian's jump to Rally1 last year was possible thanks to the support of his own sponsors and the promoter of the WRC. Speculation about the future of Séks increased this week after the pilot posted a video on social media in which he revealed that is set to share some “super exciting news” next week.
Should M-Sport add more entries to its roster this year, the first opportunity to expand its line-up would come at Rally Sweden next month.
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