The Mitsubishi Lancer WRC05 made a highly-successful debut in the 2005 FIA World Rally Championship and, in the hands of French Tarmac experts Gilles and Hervé Panizzi, claimed third position - the Lancer WRCs best-ever result and the team’s first podium placing since the 2001 Safari Rally. Team newcomers Harri Rovanperä and Risto Pietiläinen also fulfilled the team’s objective of reaching the finish of one of the toughest events in the championship and they too claimed points for themselves and Mitsubishi by finishing seventh in their first Tarmac rally in three years.



So whats everyones opinion on this,Was a Brilliant result but luck played a big role in both drivers positions,At least its a sign of things to come and panizzi did win a stage,the first time the team have one a stage since new zealand 2001.the lancer looked awesome flying round the stages.

You can download pics of the event from
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/motorspor...5wrc/index.html

I don't seem to see much coverage on speed channel, at least reruns, I missed it if it was on.

well keep ur eyes on

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/motorspor...wrc/index.html#

over the 10-13th of march to follow the team to mexico,The car will also be using active differentials for the first time so will be interesting to see performance of the car as well as rival manufacturer launching new car(skoda fabia).The team is currently joint 2nd in maufacturers championship,so things are looking very interesting. B)