World RX – Petter Solberg has several options for 2017

World rally champion in 2003 at the wheel of the Subaru Impreza, Petter Solberg no longer had the opportunity to win a world crown in WRC, dominated after his coronation by his rival Sébastien Loeb, who won nine consecutive titles until 2012 with the various Citroën Xsara, C4 and DS3 WRCs.

It is finally in rallycross that the Norwegian began his reconversion, by taking part in the first season of the World RX World Championship in 2014. Media headliner of the new series, “Hollywood” quickly demonstrated his qualities on the track, winning the title from his first season before doubling the stake last year, still at the wheel of the PSRX Citroën DS3 Supercar.

To continue his World Cup adventure, the Norwegian has no shortage of ideas, and admits to having several solutions for the Torsby-based structure's next campaign. “When I bought these premises in 2009, I already had the idea of ​​partnering with a builder […] I have interesting discussions for the future with two brands. Things should evolve during the summer. Otherwise, we'll build an all-new 3 C2017 Supercar. »

Petter Solberg should be one of the most anticipated drivers in Lohéac in Brittany at the beginning of September, he who is recovering from the violent shock suffered in Canada, after contact after the finish line with Anton Marklund's VW Polo.

Find our visit to Petter Solberg's workshops, in issue 2076 of AUTOhebdo, available in digital version, and on newsstands.