Subaru give Atkinson a break

Australian driver Chris Atkinson has been given his big break in the world rally championship by Subaru.

The 25-year-old will drive a works Subaru in the majority of next season’s 16 rallies, with ex-Formula One driver Stephane Sarrazin competing in the rest.

Atkinson, who will be team-mate to former world champion Petter Solberg, sees next year as the perfect opportunity to learn after spending his career so far in regional series.