“We’ve already seen the mechanical issues that the Mini and Yaris AP4 cars have had, so if we do make the step up, it’s more likely to be in an R5 spec car.”Richie Dalton’s performance at Rally Australia was a case in point. In a hired Skoda Fabia R5, he finished eighth outright and scored WRC points – on his first drive of the car.

Brad Markovic is eyeing off an R5 car for next year's Australian Championship.
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