Fourmaux’s triumph within the penultimate spherical of the WRC season is the newest of a string of spectacular shows from the Frenchman this yr, which additionally features a maiden British Rally Championship title.
After a turbulent 2022 littered by high-profile crashes, M-Sport moved Fourmaux from its Rally1 operation to move up its Rally2 squad. The transfer has sparked a Positive response from the 28-year-old, who has gained all 5 BRC rounds contested this season.
M-Sport has rewarded the success by providing Fourmaux a Rally1 drive at subsequent week’s WRC season finale in Japan.
Looking forward to subsequent yr, Fourmaux has his eyes mounted on a extra everlasting return to Rally1 subsequent yr.
It seems he might have an choice to graduate to the highest tier subsequent yr, with M-Sport maybe the probably alternative because the Ford squad appears to be like set to go for a younger driver line-up for 2024 following the departure of Ott Tanak to Hyundai.
“I want to be doing Rally1 for certain [next year],” Fourmaux advised Autosport.
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Adrien Fourmaux, Alexandre Coria, M-Sport Ford World Rally Crew Ford Fiesta Rally2
“This was my major purpose already in the beginning of the season to get again to Rally1 subsequent yr. It’s simpler to say than it’s to do however we are going to see. Hopefully, this consequence [at the Central European Rally] will assist that.
“There are a lot of rumours and there are discussions however nothing [in terms of plans] but.
“M-Sport is my residence since 2020 and after a while in your profession it’s good to vary however it is usually good to remain, it relies upon what we will have subsequent yr, so I don’t know.”
Looking forward to his Rally1 return in Japan, Fourmaux says he has no expectations as he prepares to deal with the distinctive asphalt levels for the primary time.
“I am feeling actually good. This was my current after a very good season within the British championship and a few actually good performances within the WRC2,” he added.
“I am trying ahead to having fun with the rally, will probably be new for me and there can be no testing earlier than, so will probably be difficult however I wish to do nicely.
“I’ve no expectations. I do not know the place I’m in comparison with others on the rally.”