Burns to return to Subaru in 2004?

2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns is being tipped to return to Subaru next year according to reports in the British press.

Burns' contract with current team Peugeot expires at the end of this season and according to reports in yesterday's Daily Mail, the Englishman might be on his way back, should current driver, Tommi Makinen retire.

Burns to return to Subaru in 2004?

2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns is being tipped to return to Subaru next year according to reports in the British press.

Burns' contract with current team Peugeot expires at the end of this season and according to reports in yesterday's Daily Mail, the Englishman might be on his way back, should current driver, Tommi Makinen retire.

David Lapworth, Subaru World Rally Team boss, told the British newspaper: "If Richard is on the market, he is on our list and we certainly wouldn't rule him out of coming back here."

Burns meanwhile has said that is it good to know such teams are interested.

The Englishman told news agency, Ananova: "I know that I have no contract for 2004 and this is something that I will be looking at soon.

"It's nice to have options out there."

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