Petter Solberg's Bonuses

The recording lasted almost two hours. A record! Not everything could be printed. So, exclusively on the Autohebdo.fr site, here are some unpublished news from the Norwegian about?

? by Malcolm Wilson : " Il a contribué à lancer ma carrière. C?était un risque pour lui de miser sur un jeune norvégien inconnu. J?avais une proposition sur un très long terme. Au moins cinq ans. J?ai attendu plus de dix-huit mois pour obtenir un contrat de M-Sport, Ne voyant toujours rien venir, après la Finlande, j?ai accepté l?offre de Prodrive pour rejoindre Subaru au cours de la saison 2000. »

? from Monte Carlo: « Ce rally never worked for me. I was attacking too much on ice or snow. Not enough experience with incessant grip changes. »

? of the 2003 Tour de Corsica: « This is my first victory on asphalt. I like this surface and I feel capable of going fast, especially on circuits. That year, the victory went mainly to the team which had managed to rebuild the Impreza after my shakedown exit and to Pirelli which had provided me with very competitive tires in the wet. At the last stop point, I shouted: “I did it, I said it!” » (I did it, I did it!). I?ve said so many things? »

? from Subaru: « When I think of this team! To think that Subaru and Prodrive are no longer present in rallying. I am very sad for them, all of whom I know so well! »

? from Japan 2004: « Just after the big crash in Germany where Phill could have died, it was very difficult psychologically to get back to it in Japan. It was the first time we raced there. A meeting of the utmost importance for Subaru. This is without a doubt the best rally I have ever done! »

? of the first rally in Norway: « Great personal pride and an immense success with the presence of the Prime Minister and the public present en masse. I was 3rd in front of my brother then I suddenly lost 50 seconds in a special. This is something that happened to me many times over two years. Suddenly there was no more grip and I had to fight behind the wheel without the slightest traction. On Sunday, my brother still had long nails. So, “finito” the podium for me? »

? by David Richards : " First appearance of the new S14 at the 2008 Acropolis Rally. I finished on the podium, the last for me with the Impreza. But for David Richard and for Subaru in Japan, this result was very important. I was happy for them. I could talk about this rally for hours. But I don't prefer it. Different car but still the same shock absorbers and the same steering column. Everything I asked for ended up being changed this year when Marcus drove the Subaru at the Portugal Rally. »

... of the Super 2000 : « I tried the Fiat. The base is good but needs work on it. I would like to try others like this Peugeot or the Proton to get an idea but I'm so busy at the moment that it seems difficult to organize. I am not against the idea of ​​racing in the IRC as long as it is the number one discipline in rallying. I don't want to race in Division 2 but where the best drivers are. That said, if an official team that is well structured and equipped to aim for victory contacted me, I would discuss with them. »

... by De Chaunac : « I really liked the character. I have very good memories of this test on the Paul Ricard circuit. I feel capable of going quickly on the circuit. Some time later, I received an offer from Oreca to compete in the full season in endurance. This caused me to miss three rallies. I preferred not to follow up. »

? from the bowl at the Bologna Motorshow : " Even sitting on the door, I drive alone, without Phil's help. You have to put on a show for the audience. I only fell once, during my last appearance with the Subaru at the Bologna Motorshow, at the end of 2008. I climbed onto the roof. Normal so far. The door had closed. This had already happened to me. All you had to do was run, open the door and jump into the cabin. But this time, the Subaru was going too fast because 2nd gear was engaged. I fell and then it was impossible to catch her while running. Shame ! Plus, I broke my wrist! I then continued to make donuts despite the pain. As soon as the show was over, I went to the Hospital! When I think that this was my last appearance behind the wheel of a Subaru…»