Quentin Gilbert in WRC-2 with M-Sport

It is on the occasion of rally of Mexico (March 6-9) that Quentin Gilbert will make his debut in WRC-2 on a Ford Fiesta R5 prepared by M-Sport. “My very first contact dates back to the summer of 2012, when Echappement magazine organized a test of Jari-Matti Latvala's Fiesta WRC. At the time, Malcolm Wilson promised to follow my progress. But I didn't imagine that I would be riding in his team two years later! » explains Quentin.

“Since meeting Quentin in 2012, I have regularly followed his progress. He has already proven his talent and I look forward to following his development over the course of this season. » adds Malcolm Wilson, Managing Director of M-Sport. “M-Sport has always been proactive in nurturing young talent, and I am pleased that we have found the perfect match for Quentin. Driving the Ford Fiesta R5 on such varied terrain will allow him to refine his talent. It won?t be a surprise to me if he already displays an impressive level of performance in 2014.?

After Mexico, Argentina, Sardinia and Great Britain are already on the program for Quentin Gilbert and his co-driver Renaud Jamoul. They also hope to be at the start of the Australian and Spanish rallies. “This announcement does not constitute a finality, on the contrary it is a new story that is beginning. » adds Gilbert.