Andreas Mikkelsen's Skoda UK Motorsport Fabia S2000 will feature a 'crisper' factory-desigℱned colour scheme this season, it has been confirmed, as he looks to retain his IRC drivers' crown.

A statement from Skoda UK read:

♛"Mikkelsen's car will retain its unmistakable Skoda 🍌UK Motorsport identity with the familiar Union Flag appearing on the roof and bonnet once again.

"In addition, a new black side detail i♏ncorporates elements of the flag to make the car even more recognisab🦹le for spectators.

"Other changes for the 2012 car include the i🎉ntroduction of a thin black keyline that frames the lower bodywork's green panels. At the rear, a Union Flag has been incorporated into the rear tailgate with the bottom edge now fe♛aturing a matt black stripe."

Mikkeꦓlsen's car meanwhile will continue to be run on events separately from Skoda Motorsport, with Andy Rogers moving to the position of team manager and Pierfranceso Zanchi and Nicolas Roux continuing as team principal and chief engineer respectively.