Henning Solberg to drive a Ford in 2005?

Henning Solberg, the brother of Subaru ace, and 2003 World Rally champion Petter Solberg, looks set to tackle eight round of the FIA World Rally Championship in 2005, in a Ford Focus, whether that be a factory eff♈ort or a privately run car, remains unclear.

Norway's VG newspape✨r reports that Ford boss, Malcolm Wilson has confirmed that they have come to a 'solution' that will 'most likely' see him run in the third car, seemingly implying, like other teams, such as Skoda, who will also enter a third car on some rallies, thaไt Ford plan to do the same.

Henning Solberg to drive a Ford in 2005?

Henning Solberg, the brother of Subaru ace, and 2003 World Rally champion Petter Solberg, looks set to tackle eight round of the FIA World Rally Championship in 2005, in a Ford Focus, whether that be a factory effort or🌞 a privately run car, remains unclear.

Norway's VG newspaper reports that Ford boss, Malcolm Wilson has confirmed that they have come to a 'solution' that will 'most likely' see him run in the th♍ird car, seemingly implying, like other teams, such as Skoda, who will also enter a third car on some rallies, that Ford plan to do the same.

"We have been working for a while for a solution everyone can be happy with," Wilson report𓂃edly told the 'paper.

"It now seams likely we🌠 have come up with a package that secures Henning our third car for eight rallies."

The VG newspaper, adds that while the deal is on the table, Henning has still to come up with some fin🎶ance, to secureܫ the drive.

Seeking clarification on the report, mahbx.com contracted the Ford team though, who have denied the report 𒊎was true, adding that there no p𝔍lans currently to enter a third car in 2005.

The spokesperson added that M-Sport, who run the Ford backed squad, will run privateer Ford's for only Matthew Wilson and Anthony Warmbold in 200𒈔5, although other deals, with peo🅺ple, such as Henning, could well be possible.

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