BP Ford back on top in Turkey

17 June 2008

Mikko Hirvonen put in a stunning drive to take first place in the FIA Rally of Turkey and regain his lead at the top of the Driver's championship.

BP Ford Abu Dhabi team mate Jari-Matti Latvala had to settle for second place despite a fascinating battle between the two Fords. 

The result is a landmark for Ford who have become the first manufacturer to score points in 100 consecutive rallies. The scoring run stretches back to Monte Carlo in 2002 where Carlos Sainz and Colin McRae finished third and fourth. In the following years, eleven drivers have racked up the points for Ford, the most prolific of which is in fact the latest winnner, Hirvonen.

Pi Research are proud to have been a part of this record-setting period in the team's history, Our data acquisition and control systems have been used throughout the various cars that have competed over the years, delivering the performance needed not just for championship wins but the unrivalled consistency that has led to this century of points finishes. 

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