They are shaping up quite well. Obviously I was a chosen finalist for the Pirelli Star Driver award which took place in Cumbria, but I withdrew from that because I have an opportunity which is very similar to the Pirelli Star Driver prize. So I felt it was unfair for me to compete for that prize as well. I withdrew so that the guys could compete between themselves for that and know that I was no longer a factor from the outset. I have got some opportunities for next year in the British championship, but I'm working hard on the world championship as well.

Crash.net:
Any idea when we might something more on those plans?

GW:
I think either right before Christmas or not long after, hopefully we should know a lot more by then although in motorsport you never really know until everything is signed, sealed and delivered. It's early days but things are looking encouraging.

Crash.net:
Are you still in talks with Suzuki?

GW:
I'll be honest, no not that much at all. It'd be good to see them pick two good drivers for the line-up of that car [Guy was speaking prior to this weeks announcement that Suzuki had opted for Toni Gardemeister and Per-Gunnar Andersson – ed]. Obviously it made its debut in Corsica and did Wales as well - it'd be nice to see them pick perhaps some more competitive drivers, if I'm talking bluntly and honestly. That's my point of view, although it's quite clear that the car needs a lot more development.

Crash.net:
What are your plans for Christmas?

GW:
I'm going skiing! Can't wait for that. I'm going with some friends for just under a week. It's something that I love to do and, although it's not a motorsport, it's similar to rallying in terms of the thrill and the adrenalin rush. Then I'll probably have a quiet Christmas and go away again for the New Year with my girlfriend.


Kindly transcribed by Pete McLaren.


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