Solberg eyes Peugeot

Petter Solberg currently seems in doubt. Reassured by his return this season, the Norwegian quickly showed himself to be as fast a driver as ever. Deprived of the wheel at the end of 2008 following the withdrawal of Subaru, the 2003 World Champion managed to return to WRC thanks to the development of its own structure, Petter Solberg World Rally Team. Driving a Citroën But, from Portugal, Solberg had noticed weaknesses in his car.

After abandoning in Argentina, he will not take part in the Sardinia rally. The opportunity for the Norwegian to ask questions about the rest of his season and the capabilities of his Xsara. “ I would need a larger radiator, for efficient cooling. In Portugal, I noticed that when the engine temperature increased, I had a loss of power. I want to fight for the podium against the Fords but if the car stays like this, it's not possible. »

Solberg could then get behind the wheel of another car. The pilot declared himself won over by the performance of the Peugeot 307, at the wheel of which Dany Snobeck notably distinguished himself in the French championship. “ The Peugeot has a very good engine. I believe that with such an engine, I could fight with the Fords and for the podium. The rest, the weight distribution and the shock absorbers have received developments. Now it's a good car. Nothing has been decided but I'll take a look. » The World Champion, currently fifth in the WRC standings (14 points), could make a decision quickly in order to do well in the World Drivers' Championship.