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Hirvonen claims second for Ford in Rally de Portugal

Hirvonen claims second for Ford in Rally de Portugal

6 April 2009 | 0 commentsBP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen maintained their perfect record of podium finishes this season when they finished second in Rally de Portugal. It was the fourth consecutive podium for the Finns and their Ford Focus RS World Rally Car and keeps them in second place in the FIA World Rally Championship after four of the 12 rounds. The rally, returning to the series ... Keep Reading ››
Rally de Portugal – After Stage 1

Rally de Portugal – After Stage 1

3 April 2009 | 0 commentsColour, noise and excitement filled Faro's Estadio Algarve soccer stadium this evening as a huge crowd packed the arena to watch the spectacular opening action of Rally de Portugal.  The stadium was transformed into a purpose-built speed test to launch this fourth round of the FIA World Rally Championship.  Two cars at a time powered around the demanding 2.21km asphalt test as the fans enjoyed the glorious sunshine in the ... Keep Reading ››
Hirvonen claims second in Cyprus as Ford dominates final day

Hirvonen claims second in Cyprus as Ford dominates final day

16 March 2009 | 0 commentsMikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen finished second in the Cyprus Rally today as the BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team claimed a clean sweep of special stage victories during the final leg.  The Finns won the opening two speed tests in their Ford Focus RS World Rally Car as they eventually finished just 27.2sec behind winner Sébastien Loeb in this third round of the 12-event FIA World Rally Championship.... Keep Reading ››
Ford Secures Double Podium in Classic Norway Snow Spectacular

Ford Secures Double Podium in Classic Norway Snow Spectacular

16 February 2009 | 1 commentBP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team claimed a double podium finish in Rally Norway today after a gripping final day's action in the frozen forests near the Olympic city of Lillehammer.  Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen finished second in a Ford Focus RS World Rally Car after an enthralling battle with arch-rival Sébastien Loeb that was only decided in the final kilometres.  Team-mates and fellow Finns Jari-Matti Latvala and ... Keep Reading ››