Lapworth: Solberg Can Win Turkey

Solberg, who took two victories earlier this season, retired from the Rally Cyprus with turbo problems.

But Lapworth believes that Solberg can win in Turkey despite higher temperatures than in Cyrpus.

"This is definitely an event that Petter can win," Lapworth said in a team preview. "The terrain suits his style of driving, it's traditionally been good for Pirelli and we've got a good record on rough events.

"Even though the ambient temperature is expected to be a couple of degrees higher in Turkey than it was in Cyprus, the average speeds are also higher meaning the event is slightly easier on the cars' cooling systems.

"The high stages make things a bit easier for the drivers, as the air temperature is a bit cooler. However, it doesn't help the car very much because as the air gets thinner, it loses its cooling effect.

"That means that, on the higher stages, the event will be almost as demanding for the brakes and engines, as in Cyprus."