The president of the FIA responded to the baseless claims with surprise.
Richard Millener denies the rumors about the continuation of M-sport. PDO
On Wednesday, a news article about a driver driving a Ford M-sport spread in the world of rallying Pierre-Louis Loubet talked about the future of his stable. The French magazine Corse Matin wrote that Loubet said that M-sport will probably not continue in the rally series and next year only Toyota and Hyundai will remain.
Several media asked M-sport’s team boss on Thursday From Richard Millener of widespread claims. Rally reporter by Jason Craig according to him, he dismissed the rumors and described the article in the magazine as fake news.
The interview published by Corse Matin on Thursday was no longer found.
The return of Subaru?
Subaru wants to return to the World Series. PDO
On the same day, the chairman of the International Automobile Association Mohammed bin Sulayem revealed news in connection with the World Rally Championship in Greece, which will reassure fans who fear the series drying up: the car manufacturer Subaru is interested in returning to the World Rally Championship in the near future.
Subaru competed in the World Series from 1990 to 2008 and won three brand championships and the driver’s championship. Petter Solberg won the last remaining championship in 2003.
Subaru’s return can be realized with the help of another Japanese team, Toyota. Bin Sulayem has discussed the Toyota boss Akio Toyoda with. Dirtfish according to Toyoda has warmed to the idea of Toyota offering Subaru help with engine-related challenges.
Subaru shouldn’t have any other problems when it comes to building the car.
– Toyota owns a share of Subaru and they are showing the green light for Subaru’s return. I feel that when a man like him speaks, he speaks directly. I hope something comes of this. I think more manufacturers are better, says bin Sulayem.
Mohammed bin Sulayem wants more stables for the rally. PDO