"I can't wait to work with PH-Sport," added Shaun. "I know that PH-Sport's engineers and mechanics are very skilled and that they will help me do a good job."

Gallagher has done the Rally GB twice to date, and while he has yet to get to the finish, he hopes to achieve that objective this time round: "My principal objective will be to gain more experience," he continued.

"Depending on the weather, it will clearly be vital to drive carefully and stay on the road,” added Jenkins. "We hope to round off the year in style and make it all the way to the finish of the Wales Rally GB."