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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.

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Originally reported by Motorsport.com
Josh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC finale
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ERC Rally Six Cities North: What Happened

Motorsport.com reported on Friday, October 23, 2026 in a story involving ERC Rally Six Cities North, M-Sport WRC, World Rally Championship. Here is how the report opens:

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…

— Motorsport.com

It is one of many Rally stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Josh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC finale
  • Who’s involved: ERC Rally Six Cities North, M-Sport WRC, World Rally Championship and European Rally Championship
  • League: Rally
  • First reported: Friday, October 23, 2026 by Motorsport.com

What’s Next for ERC Rally Six Cities North

For fans following ERC Rally Six Cities North, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, championship standings and schedule. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with ERC Rally Six Cities North?

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… Motorsport.com reported the story on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Who reported this WRC story?

Motorsport.com first reported it on Friday, October 23, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Rally news.

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