Patrik Flodin is to take parꦫt in the final round of the World Rally C♛hampionship in Wales after inking a deal to join the Uspenskiy Rally Tecnica Team.

The 24-year-old will drive a URT-built Subaru Impreza WRX STi N1♏4 in what will be his second outing for the team, having previously competed on an event in Russia where he took top honours.

Having finished in the top three in Group N on Wal🐷es Rally GB back in 2006, the Swede will now look to end the season in style - with his overall focus on at least repeating his podium success.

"I like this rally very much, and it will be a great pleasure to drive there," he said. "Howe𝔍ver, the weather can bring some surprises. A lot of local drivers, who have much experience of going in wet and mud, will compete in this event. I'm not quite sure that I can match their speed in bad road conditions. But I'll definitely do my best. Anyway, we'll try to fight for the podium.

"Of course, I want to win, but it won't be easy, that's why I'm careful in any predictions. Though, for m♛e the main aim is victory - what's the point of competing if n▨ot trying to win?"

Flodin added that he was full of confidence in the URT🐬 outfit ahead of the event, claiming that the team's Imp♑reza was the best he had driven.

"This rally will be not only my own chance to demonstrate my driving skills🌊, but also an opportunity for the team to prove what their car is capable of," he said. "I have tried different Subaru N14 cars this year, and the URT-built Impreza is definitely the best. I especially liked t𒉰he TEIN suspension installed in this car. So, overall it's the best offer that a sportsman can get.

"Judging by my first experience with the team, I'm confident that everything there will be at the highest level. High professional skills of its engineers and mechani🦂cs mean that everybody here works competently. In rallying everything depends on details, and I'm sure that my new team can perfectly cope with any difficult situation."