Evgeny Novikov is set to make a one-off return to the WRC at Rally Finland
The Russian has not competed since ending a disappointing 2013 campaign with the Qatar Ford World Rally Team at Wales Rally GB.
However, M-Sport boss Malcolm Wilson said it was likely 23-year-old Novikov would return for the eighth round of the season on 31 July - 3 August.
“The plan is to try and get him back for Rally Finland. It would be a one-off appearance in a World Rally Car, as part of an arrangement that is carried over from last year,” said Wilson, who confirmed that the choice of rally was Novikov’s.
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