McRae in Subaru?

[jakaracman]

From wrc.com:

The identity of Petter Solberg’s 2004 Subaru team mate should become apparent soon, following the news that Colin McRae – most people’s favourite for the drive – visited the team’s headquarters earlier this week for discussions.

Although both parties have yet to confirm that a deal for the 1995 World Champion to replace Richard Burns is in place, speculation is rife that a preliminary agreement has been tabled.

Subaru team boss David Lapworth has refused to discuss details of drivers or budgets.

“The meetings in Japan last week were very positive and we’re looking to be in a position to make a full assault on the championship next year,” is all he would divulge.

The team is believed to be increasing its budget for 2004 in the knowledge that a change in the points-scoring rules will improve its chances of regaining the manufacturers’ world championship.

McRae is being equally tight-lipped. "Obviously there's an interest, but we haven't discussed anything in detail," he said.

If the deal does come about it would mark a return to the Japanese marque for 35-year old McRae. He drove for the team between 1991 and 1998, winning the 1995 world title.

He had looked to be out of a drive in the WRC after losing his seat with Citroen due to regulation changes. With Richard Burns' illness forcing the Englishman to miss the 2004 season, McRae seemed to be a logical choice for Subaru.

World Champion Petter Solberg has already said that he would enjoy working with McRae again. They were briefly team mates at Ford in 1999 and 2000.

"It's not something I would object to," he said. "I actually think it would be positive.”

[levensnevel]

Well

if Colin will drive for Subaru in next season's WRC he'll certainly miss the MonteCarlo rally as he participates in the Paris Dakar Raid rally for Nissan at that time.
Unless he's one of the early retirements in Paris Dakar ofcourse :roll:

[geekdiggy]

Originally Posted by levensnevel Unless he's one of the early retirements in Paris Dakar ofcourse :roll:

in that case i hope colin McCrash lives up to his name so we can see him in the WRC. it's just not the same without em

[666fast]

I guess this is as good a place as any.

Soldberg in a Peugoet. No, not Petter! His brother Hennig has a spot in one of their works cars and is garunteed at least 7 starts. Thats all I know about that so far.

[kawa22]

subaru non vuole colin

[inso]

i guess that is focus, not subaru. btw remember the time when saintz´s engine blew in the enc of rac, moya lost his temper and threw his helmet inside, without opening a window..

[veteq]

I thought Subaru already denied that Colin was going to drive for them (SpeedTV) . They wanted to save the money for more technical development.

http://www.wrc.com/en_GB/News/2003/0...nshirvonen.htm


Veteq

[vsusan]

I want to see what Gronholm can do in a Subaru. That guy is a master on four wheels.

[geekdiggy]

Originally Posted by vsusan I want to see what Gronholm can do in a Subaru.

dude what kind of magic fungus have you been munching?

[kawa22]