Ken Block hits the WRC

Known for his acrobatics both on two and four wheels, Ken Block will participate this season in a few rounds of the WRC at the wheel of a Monster World Rally Team Ford Focus.

First test for the 47-year-old American, the rally du Mexique qui débute vendredi prochain. Afin de s?y préparer, le Président de DC-Shoes et son équipe se sont rendus il y a deux semaines en Angleterre, dans la Forêt du Greystoke, non loin des installations de M-Sport. Malgré des températures glaciales et des routes couvertes de neige le test s?est globalement bien déroulé.

“Testing the Ford Focus RS WRC was one of the best moments of my life as a rally driver, declares the American driver on his team's official website. It?s a truly astonishing machine. I would have liked to have had the opportunity to ride for more than a day before entering the ring with the best drivers in the world. But it's a learning year for me, I'm aware that I still have a lot to learn to become a truly successful rally driver.

It will indeed be interesting to compare the performances of the king of Drift with those of the undisputed masters of the WRC, Sébastien. Loeb and Mikko Hirvonen. A challenge that the American clearly does not take lightly.