The Scot (image) filled in for injured series leader Sebastien Loeb in Turkey – but after McRae failed to impress, Spain’s Xevi Pons will take Loeb’s seat for this weekend’s Rally Australia.
Doctors hope Loeb’s broken arm will be healed in time for next month’s penultimate WRC round in New Zealand – but much could depend on title rival Marcus Gronholm’s performance in Australia. With three rounds remaining, the Finn trails the Frenchman by 25 points.
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