Josh McErlean to test M-Sport's 2027 WRC challenger in Portugal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Josh McErlean is set to test the newly developed Ford Fiesta Rally2 at the European Rally Championship finale in Portugal. This event, known as the ERC Rally Six Cities North of Portugal, will feature the updated Rally2 car that incorporates the FIA's new update kit. M-Sport has committed to developing a kit to upgrade its Rally2 car to Rally1 status, with plans for a three-car line-up in 2027. The updated kit includes revised aerodynamic features and weight reductions. McErlean has been involved with the M-Sport-Ford team since 2025, but his future remains uncertain beyond this year.
- •McErlean will drive the Rally2 car in Portugal this weekend.
- •The 2027 Rally1 car aims for greater performance parity with Rally2 vehicles.
- •M-Sport is targeting a three-car entry for the 2027 WRC season.
- •The upgrade kit costs €7,500 and offers improved aerodynamics.
- 12:42 PMAutosport — McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC finale
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Josh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC finale
- 12:41 PMMotorsport.com — Josh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC finale
"M-Sport is continuing the development of its 2027 World Rally Championship challenger at this weekend’s European Rally Championship finale in Portugal. The British squad will field an example of its newly developed Ford Fiesta Rally2 kit car at the ERC Rally Six Cities North of Portugal gravel event. The updated Rally2 car, featuring the FIA’s new update kit, broke cover last week courtesy ...Keep reading
"M-Sport is continuing the development of its 2027 World Rally Championship challenger at this weekend’s European Rally Championship finale in Portugal. The British squad will field an example of its newly developed Ford Fiesta Rally2 kit car at the ERC Rally Six Cities North of Portugal gravel event. The updated Rally2 car, featuring the FIA’s new update kit, broke cover last week courtesy ...Keep reading
"The development of M-Sport's 2027 World Rally Championship challenger has stepped up a notch
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External links- AutosportOct 23, 2026, 12:42 PMMcErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC finale
M-Sport is continuing the development of its 2027 World Rally Championship challenger at this weekend’s European Rally Championship finale in Portugal. The British squad will field an example of its newly developed Ford Fiesta Rally2 kit car at the ERC Rally Six Cities North of Portugal gravel event. The updated Rally2 car, featuring the FIA’s new update kit, broke cover last week courtesy ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 12:41 PMJosh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC finale
The development of M-Sport's 2027 World Rally Championship challenger has stepped up a notch
- Motorsport.comOct 23, 2026, 12:41 PMJosh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC finale
M-Sport is continuing the development of its 2027 World Rally Championship challenger at this weekend’s European Rally Championship finale in Portugal. The British squad will field an example of its newly developed Ford Fiesta Rally2 kit car at the ERC Rally Six Cities North of Portugal gravel event. The updated Rally2 car, featuring the FIA’s new update kit, broke cover last week courtesy ...Keep reading
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