Subaru WRT to run a third works car for possibly Markko Martin or Xavier Pons on the remaining asphalt WRC rounds

 Autosport magazine state that Subaru will run three works Subaru Impreza S14 WRC's in Corsica and Catalunya. Autosport state their sources within the team have confirmed the three car team.

It is believed that Markko Martin has been offered the seat, but nothing has been officially confirmed. SWRT managing director Richard Taylor admitted he would like to see Martin in the seat, but added that Markko was one of a number of drivers in talks with him.

Taylor stated to Autosport:

In many ways, running Martin would be an ideal scenario, but nothing is confirmed. We are talking to several people and, right now, wehave no definite plans to run another car. Now that could change this week or before the end of the season."

Xevi Pons is another contender for the drive if Martin declines.

Taylor added:

Spain would make sense for Xavier."

A decision will be made before August 28th, the closing date for entries on Rally Catalunya.

Subaru test driver Markko Martin could be in WRC action this year on tarmac

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