WRC 2024: Adrien Fourmaux aims for victory on Portuguese gravel after tarmac triumph in Croatia

WRC 2024: Adrien Fourmaux aims for victory on Portuguese gravel after tarmac triumph in Croatia

Festus Chuma 15:27 - 04.05.2024

M-Sport Ford driver Adrien Fourmaux aims for a strong performance in Portugal after his first Wolf Power Stage win in Croatia.

M-Sport Ford driver Adrien Fourmaux is setting his sights on a strong performance at the upcoming Vodafone Rally de Portugal bolstered by his recent success on the tarmac stages of the World Rally Championship in Croatia. 

Fourmaux, who scored his first Wolf Power Stage victory last month in Zagreb, is eager to translate that momentum into a top finish on Portugal's challenging gravel tracks.

"That [Wolf Power Stage win] win was perfect for the confidence. It makes me think that now I can do it on the Tarmac, I need to do it on the gravel. For me, it’s good because I have always felt more comfortable on the gravel. I’m looking forward to Portugal.” Fourmaux remarked in an interview with the WRC portal.

Despite a minor setback on the final day in Croatia, Fourmaux’s season has been marked by consistent strong performances.

Currently holding a provisional third place in the championship standings the Frenchman is six points ahead of his close rival Ott Tanak. 

M-Sport team principal Richard Millener expressed his satisfaction with Fourmaux's progress.

“It’s been a strong start from Adrien. He’s shown pace and consistency and that’s what we’re looking for in Portugal,” he noted.

In preparation for the Portuguese rally, Fourmaux has been rigorously testing the Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid with a schedule that includes three full days of driving. 

One of these days is exclusively dedicated to testing the Hankook tires which are expected to play a crucial role in the varied and often unpredictable gravel conditions around Matosinhos.

Last year Fourmaux clinched the British Rally Championship driving a Ford Fiesta Rally2 and also competed in the WRC2 Championship. 

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