Peugeot has decided that Harri Rovanpera is their man, and has signed the Finn to be their second driver for the 2004 season. This is Rovanpera’s first chance a full campaign for Peugeot. Peugeot also signed current Hyundai driver Freddy Loix to drive their third car next season, though Loix may only see a limited campaign.

This means that either Carlos Sainz or Colin McRae will be driving for a second-tier team next season, with the rosters of three of the top four manufacturers set. Remember, however, that Citroen this is Citroen’s first full season, and few would have suggested that they would be competing for the maker’s championship at this point. McRae or Sainz could turn a program like Hyundai into a winner very quickly.

Posted on 29 August 2003