Ford has accelerated development work on its all-new Fiesta-based challenger for the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship, following confirmation by the sport’s governing body last week of technical regulations for the series’ new formula. 
An agreement on engine specifications that will apply from the start of next season was crucial in enabling Ford of Europe and [...]

Ford’s European motorsport director Mark Deans has admitted to Motorsport News that they are planning to base their next World Rally Car on the new Fiesta.
Deans stated they would build a new car for the 2011 season if Ford commits to the WRC in the future. He admitted that the Fiesta would be considered but no decision [...]