WRC: Formo will miss New Zealand
Initially slated to drive the Ford Puma of Team M-Sport, Adrien Fourmaux will not take part in the British team’s upcoming Rally New Zealand.
Adrien Fourmaux should be more patient. Forced to retire from five of the nine World Rally Championship (WRC) rounds he has competed in, French driver and co-driver Alexandre Correa was due to be lined up by Team M-Sport at the start of the schedule in New Zealand from September 29 to October 2. however, The pilot on one side and the team on the other confirmed that the Hab registration has finally been withdrawn.
The decision comes after the withdrawal of the Acropolis rally linked to the damage to the Ford Puma Rally 1 car during the Belgian round of the World Rally Championship. ” By mutual agreement with the team supporting me in this difficult period, we will not be at the beginning of the New Zealand career.Adrian Formo said on his account Twitter. In the current situation, the challenge for Alexander and I to participate in this tour is unfortunately much less. »
.Tweet embed Keep our faith in our duo and we’ll be back in Catalonia, a rally we love and are already preparing for with the tests taking place this week. » pic.twitter.com/Tff1pPJeBA
– Adrien FOURMAUX (AdrienFourmaux) September 20 2022
Formo is already preparing Catalonia
For its part, M-Sport confirmed that “after reassessing Adrien Fourmaux’s goals for the 2022 season”, they have taken the decision to withdraw the French player’s commitment to the 11th round of the tournament. ” M-Sport remains fully committed to Adrien and this decision was made in consultation with him and our partners. “, adding the British configuration. In the meantime, the interested party confirms that M-Sport ” keep with confidence In the duo that he formed with Alexander Correa and that his season is not over yet.
” We will be back in Catalonia, a race that we love and are already preparing for with the tests taking place this week. Tricolor pilot added on social network. In New Zealand, the British team will be able to count on Craig Brin and Gus Greensmith when Lorenzo Bertelli is also in a third car. For the final round of the season, in Japan next November, uncertainty reigns.
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