Double WSB champion Troy Corser tested a Ford Focus RS WRC at Greystoke Forest courtesy of M-Sport

Twice World Superbike champion Troy Corser had a test run in an M-Sport Ford Focus RS WRC (image above of Munchi's test in Finland during August) at Greystoke Forest during the week.

Corser completed around 28km in Greystoke Cumbria and was very impressed with the car, particularly the brakes, handling and launch control. Matthew Wilson was on hand to guide Corser and took him for a few runs first so Corser could aclimatise to his new environment.

After the test Corser went to M-Sport HQ for a look around the facilities.

Malcolm Wilson was impressed with Corser as he told crash.net:

It was great to be able to show a two-wheeled World Champion how we do things in our sport. I was really impressed with his immediate pace despite the fact he had never driven a WRC before let alone on a slippery surface like Greystoke.

Troy got to grips with how to handle the Focus straight away and given some more time, and maybe less trees, I think he would have the ability to really put the foot down. It was fun taking him for a few laps in the co-driver's seat too. I think how late the car was braking for corners really impressed him.”

Mikko Hirvonen M-Sport PR Day at Greystoke earlier in the year

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