The team here are more than a little excited about the return of the giant killer to the world rally stages of the WRC. It has been far too long since the original Cooper punched way beyond its weight in the Monte Carlo rally.
Here is hoping that some of that original magic is woven into the fabric of the new car and the MINI holds its head up high against the might of Citroen and Ford. Mind you with the technical expertise and World Championship making team of Prodrive behind the project, there are potentially on to a winner.