Ford has a long history in the World Rally Championship, with iconic drivers like Carlos Sainz, Colin McRae, Sébastien Ogier, Hannu Mikkola, and Marcus Grönholm tied to the brand – and iconic cars like the MK1 Escort Mexico, the Escort RS Cosworth, and the truly wild RS200. However, Ford dropped out of being a factory team after the 2012 season having competed, barring a few seasons in the early 1980s, since the 1970s.
