Subaru sign Martin as test driver
Estonian Markko Martin will be Subaru's official test driver in 2008, the Japanese squad announced on Friday
The 32-year-old, who last competed in the world rally championship in 2005, will be responsible for the development of Subaru's new Impreza.
Martin had competed in the WRC with Subaru back in 2001.
"For me it's a great challenge that I am really looking forward to," said Martin. "Having been with the team before, it's a privilege to come back and be able to help. I'm sure the team has changed a lot since 2001, but the colour is still the same!
"It is crucial for me to understand what the car needs to be, and to find the common language with the engineers. The trickiest bit is that before I was used to setting the car up for myself, but now I also have to remember that the car has to work for other drivers.
"I think that my own preference is quite neutral though so I hope it will more or less work for everybody.
"For sure there is pressure in this role. It's clear that the new car has to be competitive, and I feel now a part of the team that has to perform. But that's what I'm here for, and I'm looking forward to the challenge."
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