Speaking at the pre-event press conference in Sardinia BP Ford boss Malcolm Wilson stated that there are no plans for Markko Martin to drive a Ford Focus WRC in competition.
Malcolm Wilson:
We couldn't get Sebastien to test the car, so we went for Markko! No, when Markko was with the team, he was instrumental in working with Christian [Loriaux] on the 2003 car and he was always one of the best test drivers we worked with. We discussed it with the drivers and Mikko was particularly keen to give him some confidence that we're going in the right direction. We're really pleased, it worked very well. Markko enjoyed being back in the car, but there are absolutely no plans – before you ask the question – of him driving the car [in competition].
Q:
Could he test again?
Malcolm Wilson:
There are no plans at the moment. He has purchased a Focus for one of his customers in Estonia and I know he's keen on Super 2000 from a commercial point of view, but at the moment there are no plans.
Commenting in Motorsport News Markko Martin said:
It was interesting to drive the latest Ford and I enjoyed working with the team again. Iwould like to think I was of use. Super 2000 would certainly interest me.
Meanwhile, Malcolm Wilson confirmed to MN that the Fiesta 2000 is scheduled to be homologated in January 2010.
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