Mārtiņš Sesks’ arrival at world rallying’s high desk was one of many storylines of 2024. Heading into this week’s Rally Italy, what are the probabilities of him reengaging in a podium battle in Sardinia?
M-Sport Ford crew principal Richard Millener labored arduous to dealer a deal to convey the Latvian star again to the crew for this 12 months. He began with sixth in Sweden then suffered the frustration of a puncture on the primary correct stage in Portugal.
To Sardinia, then. Final time Sesks was on the island, he did rating a top-three end, however that was 5 years in the past within the Junior World Rally Championship. Millener’s sensible concerning the week forward.
“I believe a podium goes to be very, very troublesome [for Sesks] this 12 months,” he instructed DirtFish. “The competitors stage round us is so excessive. Simply to get some good stage occasions can be good.
“Competing on the entrance of the World Rally Championship is bloody arduous work – particularly if you’re not within the automotive and competing on a regular basis. We’ve tried to mitigate that by working Mārtiņš for 5 occasions in a row to present him some constant seat time, however he’s nonetheless going up in opposition to guys who’re within the automotive far more and, these guys are quick. The Toyotas are so quick – you’ll be able to see the Hyundais are hanging on for expensive life to get near them.
