Subaru have announced that Stephane Sarrazin will remain part of the team's driver line-up in 2006 - again linking up with number one driver, Petter Solberg and Aussiಞe 'young gun', Chris Atkinson.

The 30-year-old Fre𒊎nchman will contest four asphalt rallies starting with ♔the Monte Carlo Rally in January.

In addition to his 'competitive duties', Sarrazin will also pla🐼y a 'significant role in the team's 2006🐎 Pirelli tyre test programme'.

"Stephane is a very talented, professional driver and he has brought th༺e skills he learnt in his career as a racing driver to rallying and proved he can compete amongst the very best in the field," said Subaru technical director, David Lapworth.

✅"His abilities both in competitive and testing environments will bolster the team's resources and he will play a ꦚmajor role in the development of the car and Pirelli tyre package. We have three very different drivers, but their skills and characters all compliment each other extremely well and I feel our line-up is second to none. Everything looks very promising for the 2006 season."

Subaru manufacturer principal, Toshiya Azuma added: "We hav♓e been impressed with Stephane's professionalism and performance this year and are pleased to offer him an opportunity to continue his development as a world-class rally driver within the team."