McRae defiant over WRC future

British star Colin McRae says he will not walk away from the World Rally Championship at the end of this season, regardless of whether he is retained or not by current employers Citroen, according to this week's AUTOSPORT magazine

Sep 10, 2003, 3:50 PM

McRae told AUTOSPORT that rumours that he was considering quitting the sport are not true. He says he will even find sponsorship to buy a drive with one of the top four teams if necessary.

"I have still got some unfinished business here," he said. "If I don't stay with Citroen then there are lots of options for me to look at."

Citroen boss Guy Frequelin has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal for 2004. With Sebastien Loeb already signed up, he can take his pick from his '03 aces McRae and Carlos Sainz for the vacant second seat.

"For my heart the decision between Colin and Carlos is very difficult," he said. "They're both fabulous drivers who should be in the sport, but we only have room for one."

For the full story, including the low-down on McRae's most likely options for '04, read this week's AUTOSPORT magazine.