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M-Sport Ford World Rally Team reached an extraordinary milestone at last month’s Rally Italia Sardegna, achieving their 300th consecutive FIA World Rally Championship manufacturer points finish. This feat, never seen before in any form of motorsport, was secured through the exceptional performances of Adrien Fourmaux and Grégoire Munster, whose crucial contributions cemented this historic achievement. […]
M-Sport’s extraordinary journey started 22 years ago with Sainz and McRae’s 3rd and 4th place finishes at the 2002 Rallye Monte Carlo in the Ford Focus WRC. Since then, M-Sport has consistently earned Manufacturer Championship points in every rally they’ve participated in, reaching significant milestones like the 100th event in Rally Turkey 2008, the 200th event in Rally Mexico 2016, and the 300th event in Rally Sardinia 2024. Across six continents, 29 countries, and 84,365 km, 29 drivers, 38 co-drivers, and the entire M-Sport team’s dedication have been essential to achieving this milestone. Chairman Malcolm Wilson shared some favorite memories, including the 2006 Rallye Monte Carlo where Marcus Grönholm won in the new Ford Focus RS WRC, calling it a “classic” victory. Another highlight was the 2006 Rally New Zealand, where Grönholm and Hirvonen secured a one-two finish to clinch M-Sport’s first manufacturers’ championship. The most emotional memory for Wilson was the 2017 Wales Rally GB, where multiple milestones were achieved, including M-Sport’s third manufacturers’ championship and their first drivers’ and co-drivers’ championship, making it a cherished memory for the entire team.
