The deal will see Sesks and co-driver Francis Renars compete in back-to-back occasions in Poland (27-30 June) and their residence spherical in Latvia (18-21 July).
As a part of the association, the duo are set to drive a non-hybrid powered Ford Puma Rally1 automotive, marking its first look at WRC degree in Poland, to assist their transition to the total hybrid model in Latvia.
The FIA handed rules this yr which permits groups to discipline Rally1 vehicles with out hybrid items with ballast added to compensate for the burden of the plug-in hybrid system.
Sesks commencement to the highest tier of world rally has been made potential because of a collaboration between the motive force, M-Sport and the WRC Promoter.
The 24-year-old is an everyday competing within the European Rally Championship driving Rally2 equipment. Final season, Sesks scored wins in Poland and Latvia on his technique to ending runner-up to champion Hayden Paddon. In 2022, Sesks gained each stage on his technique to victory on the Latvia ERC spherical.
This yr he has swapped a Skoda Fabia for a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 for the 2024 ERC marketing campaign.
“I’m sincerely grateful, as it’s a dream come true to affix forces with the M-Sport World Rally Crew and the WRC Promoter for this exceptional alternative to advance from Rally2 to Rally1 degree,” stated Sesks.
Sesks indicators deal
Photograph by: Raivo Perševics / Robyworks
“I have to admit, it takes saying it twice to completely consider that we’ll quickly be competing alongside the world’s most elite drivers with Rally1 equipment.
“The journey thus far has been an enormous effort of many individuals, notably my household, whose rallying legacy dates again to my grandfather’s inaugural occasion in Liepaja in 1965. Now, 59 years later, I’ve the chance to take part in the identical rally however as a WRC occasion.
“Whereas adapting to Rally1 equipment will undoubtedly demand our unwavering focus and dedication, we’re totally ready to present it our all. Being entrusted with piloting the primary non-hybrid look of the Puma Rally1 makes it extra thrilling for us to see what the long run brings.”
WRC Promoter’s Senior Director of Sport, Peter Thul added: “We recognized the necessity to put extra assets into supporting the subsequent technology of potential WRC world champions and helping them in making the difficult step from the help classes to our sport’s highest echelon.
“Martins’ performances previously two seasons of the ERC have deemed him a worthy recipient of this help. He has demonstrated a profitable edge in Latvia and Poland and we consider that with time, he’ll change into an everyday face within the WRC.”
M-Sport workforce principal Richard Millener believes Sesks is the “good candidate” to debut the brand new non-hybrid model of the Puma.
“I’m more than happy to be engaged on this challenge with Martins and the WRC Promoter, making use of the brand new rules for 2024 permitting us to run the Rally1 vehicles with out the hybrid unit,” stated Millener. “To not point out this being a cheaper resolution for buyer drivers, it permits drivers like Martins to make the step as much as Rally1 extra comfortably in order that we will widen the Rally1 discipline.
“Martins has a powerful resume and is an ideal candidate for debuting this new non-hybrid technique. It was a superb alternative to present him the seat time in Poland earlier than competing with full hybrid on his residence occasion. It will likely be implausible to see Martins capable of drive the very best rally vehicles in existence in entrance of his residence followers.”