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Gronholm to return to WRC in Portugal

By Pablo Elizalde Tuesday, February 24th 2009, 09:28 GMT


Two-time World Rally Champion Marcus Gronholm will make a sensational return to the championship after entering Rally Portugal with a Subaru.

The Finnish driver retired from competition at the end of the 2007 season, but will return to action on 5 April to take part in the Portuguese event.

Gronholm will drive a Subaru Impreza WRC 2008 rally car run by Prodrive.

The former champion said, however, his return is just a one-off, but admitted he will consider his options after the rally.

"Prodrive approached and offered me a chance to compete in WRC Portugal with Subaru Impreza WRC 2008 rally car. After having a test in Norway I decided to take the challenge," said Gronholm.

"When one and a half years ago I made a decision to retire from WRC I didn't say I'd never come back.

"However, WRC Portugal is just a single event and nothing more. After the rally I have to analyze my feelings and to see what happens next."

Gronholm will have Timo Rautiainen as his co-driver for the event.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73403

LEGEND! Pity its not with a works team to challenge Loeb again.

[McLaren Fan]

I liked Gronholm. It's a pity he didn't really the equipment to have a serious go at Loeb on a consistent basis.