Solberg to use Xsara on next two rallies but will test a new car after the Acropolis

BB2 5739 Solberg to use Xsara on next two rallies but will test a new car after the Acropolis

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Petter Solberg has stated to autosport.com that he will use the Citroen Xsara WRC on the next two WRC events, but he will test a new car next week with a view to changing for Rally Finland.

Solberg said to autosport.com:

It's very good news to get the extra sponsor confirmed. We will continue to see what happens with the car. We have some new ideas for Greece, but I will also test something else after that rally.

I can say I will be in the car [Citroen Xsara WRC] for the next two events and we'll see after that. If the test with the other car goes well, then we'll use it in Finland.

He could skip Rally Australia and Catalunya:

Australia is an expensive rally, but nothing is decided yet, Spain is the other possible one to miss, because it's asphalt and you need more for an asphalt rally, but let's see. Everything can still happen, but we'll test the car next week and take it from there.

The good thing is that we're in Greece and we're going to be out a lot more for the rest of the season - but I still want to be fighting at the front.

Source: autosport.com