Whether it be rally, rallycross or race, M-Sport has secured a podium finish at every event so far this year, and Malcolm Wilson is keen to see that trend continue at next week’s Rally Argentina. He is especially proud of that impressive record.
“I’m extremely proud to think that we are the only manufacturer to have secured a podium finish at every event so far this season, and we certainly want to see that continue”, Wilson said.
“Since Tour de Corse, work has been on-going and I must thank all of the M-Sport staff who worked through their Easter holidays to ensure we are as prepared as possible for Rally Argentina.”
“This is an event that Sébastien [Ogier] and Julien [Ingrassia] have never won. Understandably, they want to put that right this year and it’s up to us to give them the best possible means of doing that. Ott [Tänak] hasn’t had the best of luck in Argentina, but I don’t think he’ll let that stand in his way and the return to gravel should see his confidence back to full force. Elfyn [Evans] too will be looking forward to a return to the loose stuff, and he’s always performed well in Argentina.”
“We have all of the ingredients to secure another strong result next week – we just have to pull it all together and leave no stone unturned in our preparation.”
Tänak in particular will be looking to get his championship campaign back on track by challenging for a top result at Rally Argentina
A top-five result has thus far eluded the Estonian at the South American fixture. Co-driver Martin Järveoja will be contesting the event for the first time. But the determined duo aren’t ones to let previous statistics stand in their way.
“It feels good to be heading back to gravel, but we start with a big challenge at Rally Argentina”, Ott commented.
“It’s not like my favourite high-speed events where you can use the entire road and slide from one side to the other. Here, there is always something to hit. You need to keep your eyes open because of dragged onto the stage rocks – you have to keep that margin and know which risks are worth taking and which ones aren’t.”
“In the past I’ve not had the best of luck in Argentina, but I feel as though we’ve done a lot to improve ourselves and it would be nice to put that right this year.”
“We had a good test – working to improve the handling of the car and to get an even better feeling behind the wheel. I’m looking forward to the rally and I think we have a fair chance of a strong result, so let’s see what we can do.”
