Sesks Completes Rally1 Test Before Poland Debut

Mārtiņš Sesks & Co-Driver Renārs Francis took part in their first Ford Puma Rally1 test session yesterday ahead of next weeks competitive debut of non-hybrid Rally1 machinery on the highly anticipated return of Rally Poland.

The non-hybrid appearance will bridge the gap between Sesks’ transition from competing in Rally2 in the FIA European Rally Championship to Rally1. Allowing him to adjust to the increased power and weight of the Puma, using non-hybrid in Poland will prepare him for his full hybrid outing on his home rally, the all-new Rally Latvia, just a few weeks later.

The 192km test took place in southern Estonia with fourteen runs throughout the day, both Liepaja residents admitted that this was the fastest and most pleasant Monday of their lives. Sesks: "This was one of my best Mondays in life, you can't tell it, you can only experience it.

"These kilometers are a very good basis for going to Poland. We learned a lot in one day. The "M –Sport" team helped to understand and master the small nuances of moving from Rally2 to Rally1 car, adjusting to pace and other changes. Together we were looking for options on how to adapt in the car and improve driving. Physical sensations are difficult to tell, it can only be experienced and enjoyed. The speed at which you can run through curves and curves from the edge or cab video may seem super fast or unrealistic, but inside the car it seems logical. Of course, moving the pace that we developed in training to competition mode will be the next challenge.

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