The 2020 FIA World Rally Championship season has just kicked off and it’s the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team’s EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRCs that have been catching people’s eyes. The vehicles are adorned with striking designs by graphic designer Phil Dixon, whose work continues to entice fans year after year.
Design
There is a modern-retro base to the new design. The color scheme is a mix of blues and white with dashes of green. The blue highlights the team’s partnership with Ford ad well as support from Castrol through the Blue Oval global alliance. The team’s other partners, MS-RT, Michelin, Sparco, OZ Racing, NGK, Lazer, Stilo, Acronis, Endless, Audes, Eibach and SWP are also proudly displayed within the design, are also represented.
Inspiration
Dixon drew his inspiration from early-to-mid 90s print designs. “My initial inspiration came from François Delecour’s 1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth,” explained the designer. “White cars have always been popular, and with the increased support from Castrol that colour scheme was spot on. In general, the whole design is a nod to the early-to-mid 90s. The patterns and fashions of the era are really prevalent at the moment, so I was interested to create something in that style whilst still being on-trend and relevant today.”
New Facility
Things are only looking up for the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team, who have almost completed their M-Sport Evaluation Center. The project should be finished this fall as they have already constructed the 4 mile test track. All that remains now is finishing up the adjoining workshop.
Source: Ford Performance