The biggest gamblers in the close season look to be Subaru. If it comes off, Burns will be a happy man. If it fails, Burns could be on his way elsewhere. Now we need to build on that and hope for a good start. And the defending champion Gronholm maintains he's no different to the man who made such a startling impression last year.
Experience can only bring improvement.
And Burns and company know that. Carlos Sainz - consistency personified Of all the leading entries, Ford have talked the best game. 2001 marks the 100th anniversary of Ford's debut in motorsport. Sainz is Mr Consistency, fired up by his more spectacular teammate. While according to one team source, McRae has returned to the fray from his horrific accident in San Remo as a more complete performer.