2006. What we know

[Rallying83]

Here is what we know so far.

- Ford has Gronholm and Hirvonen signed
-Subaru has Solberg, Sarazzin and Atkinson
- Almost definite Mitsubishi will keep Rovan., Galli, and Panizzi
-Skoda will almost defiantly be back with Red Bull sponsorship.
- Duval has been rumored to be driving for Skoda
- Citroen will consist of Loeb and Pons. Maybe more
So far so good.

[tumbo]

Word has also been that Markko may be at Ford in a limited role and that Hirvonen will be in a similar position to Duval early on, in that he will contest the majority of the season but be given a chance to shine w/out manufacturer pressure.

There have been rumours that McRae will sign with Fiat but there are strong doubts

[Lita]

Yeah I heard that about Markko-but I don't know what to believe.
I also heard that he wont compete next year as he is trying to get his "junior rally school" program underway in Estonia, and it will take up majority of his time.
I knew he was working on something over there but I didn't think he was running it solely on his own.
Who knows?
It would be great to see him working for Ford in a limited situation-that way his fans don't completely lose him from the WRC.
-LITA