Subaru have announced that Stephane Sarrazi♓n will remain part of the team's driver line-up in 2006 - again linking up with number one driver, Petter Solberg and Aussie 'y💛oung gun', Chris Atkinson.

The 30-year-old Frenchman will contest fo🦂ur asphalt rallies starting with the Monte Carlo Rally in January.

In addition to his 'competitive duties', Sarrazin will also play a 'significant role in the t🌳eam's 2💜006 Pirelli tyre test programme'.

"Stephane is a very talented, professional driver and he has brought the skills he lea🐼rnt in his career as a racing driver to rallying and proved he can compete amongst the very best in the field," said Subaru technical ✤director, David Lapworth.

"His abilities both in competitive and testing environments will bolster the team's resources and he will play a major role in the development of the car and Pirelli tyre package. We have three very different drivers, but their skills and characters all compliment each other extremely well and I feel our line-up is second to no🌜ne. Everything looks very promising for the 2006 season."

Subaru manufacturer principal, Toshiya Azuma added: "We have been impressed with Stephane's professionalism and performance this year and are pleased to offer🎶 him an opportunity to contin🍸ue his development as a world-class rally driver within the team."