Motorsport enthusiasts received major confirmation after rally legend Sebastien Loeb joined a rigorous two-day test session in France’s Vosges mountains with the all-new World Rally Championship contender. The ambitious project spearheaded by a Belgian outfit successfully completed its latest milestone as the squad prepares for its much-anticipated entry into the global rallying arena. The presence of the sport's most decorated driver immediately generated massive intrigue across international motorsport forums and paddock circles alike.
Prior to the official announcement, persistent whispers had circulated across online communities regarding the identity of the mysterious test drivers handling the newcomer's machine. Confirmation finally arrived when the team officially verified that newly crowned European champion Teemu Suninen had shared driving duties during the recent private test. While Suninen’s primary remit involves tackling loose-surface development, the inclusion of his legendary teammate added unprecedented star power to the garage.
Conditions during the opening day of running proved exceptionally challenging as heavy rain soaked the Vosges mountain roads. However, the wet weather suited the technical crew perfectly, allowing engineers to gather vital telemetry data under adverse grip levels. The core priority for the new outfit centers on accumulating maximum test mileage across the widest possible range of weather patterns and diverse road surfaces before homologation.
The weather cleared up completely for Friday's running, providing dry asphalt conditions perfectly suited for Sebastien Loeb to push the machinery to its limits. Alongside the marquee pairing, Project Rally One has previously utilized the development expertise of other seasoned campaigners including Stephane Lefebvre and Bruno Thiry. Management noted that the collective input from these elite drivers has proven indispensable for the car's initial evolution.
Reflecting on the successful outing, the team issued a statement highlighting the breakthrough. Feedback from both drivers proved overwhelmingly positive, while their technical contributions remain fundamental to the ongoing development program. The official homologation dossier is currently being drafted and is slated for submission to the FIA's technical department by the end of the month.
Looking ahead to the upcoming campaign, the Belgian squad intends to focus heavily on asphalt rounds while maintaining an aggressive gravel testing schedule, with Suninen leading loose-surface evaluations. The groundbreaking machine was first unveiled to the public at the Rally4Passion event in Huy less than a month ago, with the ultimate target of featuring on the starting grid at the season-opening Rally Monte Carlo in January.
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