It was announced on July 29th, 2009 that Mikko Hirvonen (L) and Finnish compatriot Jari-Matti Latvala (R) will spearhead Ford's challenge in the WRC into 2010 and 2011. Malcolm Wilson was delighted to confirm the news and Ian Slater (centre), Vice Chairman Communications and Public Affairs and Gerard Quinn (2nd from right), Senior Manager, Motorsport at Ford of Europe were also on hand to enjoy the occasion

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) - Ford Focus RS WRC. Shakedown, 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Shakedown, 2009 Rally Finland

Finland's Jari-Matti Latvala and co-driver Miikka Anttila receive a pre-event briefing from M-Sport Team Director, Malcolm Wilson

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day one superspecial, 2009 Rally Finlnad

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) - Ford Focus RS WRC. Shakedown, 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day one, 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford focus RS WRC. Day one, 2009 rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day one, 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day one, 2009 Rally Finland

A relaxed Jari-Matti Latvala on day two of the 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day two, 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day two, 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day two, 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day three, 2009 Rally Finland

John Fleming receives the winning Manufacturer's trophy after Mikko Hirvonen's victory on the 2009 Rally Finland in his Ford Focus RS WRC.

Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) / Jarmo Lehtinen - Ford Focus RS WRC. Winners, 2009 Rally Finland

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) / Miikka Anttila - Ford Focus RS WRC. Day one, 2009 Rally Finland