- 24 Feb 09, 18:48#91450
LEGEND! Pity its not with a works team to challenge Loeb again.
Gronholm to return to WRC in Portugalhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73403
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.
LEGEND! Pity its not with a works team to challenge Loeb again.
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