The Latvian sensation Sesks got the chance to drive a Rally1 car in three WRC events, supported by the series promoter and the M-Sport Ford team. In Rally Poland and last weekend’s Rally Chile, the Ford Puma he drove did not have a hybrid unit, while in Rally Latvia, he benefited from the hybrid boost in front of his home crowd.
Sesks was nothing short of sensational in Poland and Latvia, managing to challenge the stars of the WRC. However, Chile proved to be much more difficult as Sesks faced completely unfamiliar stages.
For Sesks, these first experiences at the pinnacle of rallying have been unforgettable and crucial for his development.
“If you had said that I would be driving a Rally1 car on three occasions this year, I wouldn’t have believed you. Even coming to South America for the first time and driving a Rally1 car, it’s been amazing,” Sesks beamed.
“The first two events went quite smoothly from our driving perspective. But this (Chile) was a real challenge for us this weekend, and a lot of learning. I think we gained a lot for the future. Now we know how to approach WRC rallies where we don’t know the nature of the roads,” the Latvian added.
There have been various rumours surrounding Sesks since the summer, with speculation suggesting that he might secure a more permanent position as an M-Sport Ford driver for next year.
According to Sesks, next season is still a complete mystery to him.
“Zero idea, actually. We’ve done this rally, and I don’t know what’s going to happen next,” Sesks said shortly after the Rally Chile.
“We are ready to take every opportunity. But it depends on how, where, and what we can do in the future.”
A few days later, Sesks shed more light on his situation in an interview with Latvian media. His hope is to secure a spot in the top class of the WRC, but how that can happen is another matter.
“At the moment, there’s really no one to ask for advice. I don’t know how it works – will someone call me, or do I need to make the call myself? How do we even start this conversation?”
Sesks expects his future to be clearer within two months.
“Looking at the bigger picture, we are not the ones who set the rules of the game. We’re still young drivers. There needs to be clarity on what will happen with the Toyota and Hyundai drivers, and then we’ll see if we get a chance and how big that chance will be to compete somewhere. Our opportunity will only be where there’s an open spot, but there aren’t many of those,” Sesks reflected.
