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Ford simulator boosting M-Sport WRC Puma performances
Adrien Fourmaux credited recent simulator sessions in the US for enhancing the M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1’s performance at Croatia’s asphalt stages last weekend. Ford, while not a full-fledged factory team in the WRC presently, supports M-Sport’s WRC program, providing access to the Ford Performance Technical Centre’s simulator in America for Puma’s development. Thanks to simulator sessions, the Puma’s performance on asphalt has markedly improved since the Monte Carlo rally in January, with a notable new rear wing debuted in Croatia. Fourmaux’s success, including two stage wins and a Power Stage victory, underscored the positive impact of the simulator on their progress. M-Sport’s team principal, Richard Millener, highlights the simulator as a valuable tool in their competition with full manufacturer-backed teams like Toyota and Hyundai, allowing for efficient testing and innovative design ideas. Ford’s support with the simulator remains lesser-known but significant, providing M-Sport with a crucial edge in their rallying efforts.
