Jonas Andersson will co-drive for Mads Ostberg on the Acropolis Rally

Photo: Brian Butcher

Jonas Andersson will co-drive for Mads Ostberg on the forthcoming Norwegian championship Aurskog Høland Rally and then on the WRC Acropolis Rally in June.

Ostberg finished an impressive seventh overall on the Rally d’Italia Sardinia despite having to SupeRally and was navigated by his girlfriend Veronica Engan as a one-off.

It has not been established yet whether Andersson will be a permanent co-driver for… Continue reading

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Prodrive aims for more WRC events

Following Gronholm and the Prodrive Impreza’s strong run during the first day of Rally Portugal, Prodrive is aiming to do further WRC rounds in 2009.

Despite only having little time behind the wheel of the Prodrive Impreza WRC2008 and not having competed for nearly 18 months, Gronholm comfortably held second place during day one of Rally Portugal. Having got to grips with his pace notes and… Continue reading

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Marcus Gronholm photo of Prodrive Subaru Impreza WRC for Rally of Portugal 2009

The Prodrive Impreza WRC2008, which Marcus Gronholm will drive at the Rally of Portugal, has successfully completed its first shakedown.

Gronholm will drive the test car in Wales this week, before undertaking a full two day pre-event test in Spain next week. This means the two-time World Rally Champion will have three days to familiarise himself with the new car before starting his first World Rally Championship event… Continue reading

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