The semi-works Ford squad has unveiled a bold new livery for its voyage into the WRC’s new hybrid era, with the team opting for a striking purple and blue colour scheme, featuring sponsorship from energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull.
M-Sport was the first of the three WRC manufacturers to showcase its Rally1 prototype, choosing to launch at last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Since then the car has undergone a series of rigorous tests in all conditions to prepare it for the new WRC season.
The final iteration of the Puma was unveiled alongside rivals Toyota and Hyundai at WRC’s 2022 season launch at Hangar-7 in Salzburg, Austria in front of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
The WRC’s new Rally1 regulations promise to deliver the most unpredictable season for decades as teams have been forced to construct all new machines and understand hybrid technology, with all cars featuring a control 100kW hybrid unit designed by Compact Dynamics .
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