Wednesday, December 10, 2014

WRC comeback for Solberg?



Petter Solberg could make a sensational switch back to the World Rally Championship next season.
Solberg departed the WRC at the end of 2012 when Ford withdrew, after finishing on the podium on five of 13 rallies in a factory Ford Fiesta RS WRC.

"I won't be in round one, that's pretty sure. But after that, who knows? I like Sweden and we did well there in the last couple of years [winning the Swedish historic event in his own Ford Escort]."
"Things are happening, and, yes, maybe it is possible [to go back to the WRC]."
"Nothing is sorted for next season. I always said I would never say "never" when I was asked about going back to the WRC."
"Rallying is in my heart and always will be."

He says his time in World RX has given him and edge to take back to rallying.

"I definitely feel a more complete driver now," he said. "When I started in Condroz, the feeling was stronger than ever behind the wheel.

"What I have been doing for the last two years has made me look at everything and analyse it a little bit differently. I'm driving better than ever now."