Latvian rally pilot Mārtiņš Sesks and his co-driver Renārs Francis achieved victory in one stage of the World Rally Championship (WRC) held in Sweden on Saturday. They were the fastest in the tenth stage, showcasing their prowess. However, their performance was hampered in previous stages as they faced multiple tire failures and incurred a time penalty due to not completing the last four stages of Friday's events, attributed to incorrect tire pressure decisions made by their team, 'M-Sport Ford'.

During the rally, Sesks and Francis encountered challenges, particularly on Friday, which affected their overall standing. In the first stages of Friday, they struggled with tire issues that prevented them from competing fully. By Saturday, while they managed to secure the eighth position in the first stage, they excelled in the second stage, outperforming British competitor Elfyn Evans by over nine seconds. Despite a strong effort in the second stage, they finished tenth overall in the subsequent four stages, demonstrating inconsistency in their performance across the rally.

Elfyn Evans currently leads the championship standings, with the top four positions occupied by drivers from the 'Toyota' team. Following him is Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta, trailing by 13.3 seconds. The inconsistent performance of Sesks' crew in this rally will necessitate strategic adjustments as they look to regain competitiveness in the ongoing WRC season, especially given the heightened pressures of international competition.