McRae: I can help Skoda.
WRC legend, Colin McRae has revealed that he is 'very much looking forward' to competing on the Wales Rally GB next month, following confirmation that he has signed a deal to contest the event with Skoda.
McRae, who last raced in the FIA World Rally Championship with Citroen in 2003, added that he is hoping he can now help Skoda develop the Fabia WRC, as they bid to close in on their rivals in the sport - namely the likes of Subaru, Ford and Mitsubishi.
WRC legend, Colin McRae has revealed that he is 'very much looking forward' to competing on the Wales Rally GB next month, following confirmation that he has signed a deal to contest the event with Skoda.
McRae, who last raced in the FIA World Rally Championship with Citroen in 2003, added that he is hoping he can now help Skoda develop the Fabia WRC, as they bid to close in on their rivals in the sport - namely the likes of Subaru, Ford and Mitsubishi.
"Rally GB is obviously very special to me, so I am very much looking forward to competing on my home event and giving the fans something to cheer about," said the Scot.
"This is an opportunity for me to utilise my experience to help the Skoda Motorsport World Rally Team develop the Fabia WRC 05 in a positive way for the future. Although I have not competed in a World Rally Car since Rally GB 2003, the team have put together an extensive testing programme which will give me the opportunity to evaluate the Fabia and have it set up to my liking.
"It will also allow myself and Nicky [Grist - my co-driver] to get ourselves up to speed before the event itself."
