Atkinson makes it three podiums from four

Chris Atkinson celebrates his second place at the Rally of Argentina Pic courtesy of swrt.com

Following the retirment of his teammate Peta Solberg, Chris Atkinson has finsihed the Rally of Argentina in second Place.  This makes it three podiums from the first four races of the season.

“It’s been such a hard weekend it’s more of a relief to finish!� said Chris Atkinson. “Another podium is fantastic for us and for the team, there’s nothing that motivates the guys more than a great result at the end of all the hard work. The feeling in the car was just so much more consistent this weekend and it was easier to drive so I was able to push without making any big mistakes. It’s clear we’ve taken some good steps forward with the car this year and it’s sort of a surprise for me to be third in the championship at the moment. It’s a real shame about Petter as he was going very well and we should have had two cars on the podium, but it demonstrates that we’re definitely moving in the right direction.�

Atkinson’s second place in Argentina moves him into third overall in the Drivers’ Championship, just three points behind second-placed Hirvonen (Ford). The Subaru World Rally Team emerge from South America in third position overall in the Manufacturers’ Championship, but as a result of the electrical problems lost a potential eight points that would have put them within just three of the lead.