The first rally 08 is this week-end. Prediction for the 08 champion: the one and only Sebastien loeb of course! Frankly, no disrespect to his competitors, but I can't see anyone stopping Loeb from winning his 5th WRC title, which would place him above any other rally driver as noone has won 5 titles. Come on Loeb! Can't wait for tomorrow!

Yann

Mikko is off the leash this year being Ford's No.1, I wouldn't count him out.

Subaru will be crap again, the new car will fail to finish in it's first outing in Greece and Solberg will moan all year about the handling.

In the manufacturers championship it will be:

BP/Abu Dhabi Ford

Total Citroen

Stobart Ford

Subaru

I'm having difficulty seeing past Seb for the Drivers' Championship again.

Where was Solberg?

3rd I think; You'll get a top 10 on BBC Sport.

Job well done Seb! On tarmac noone will be able to compete with him. Let's see how he gets on on other surfaces. Next step: Sweden, snow...

...and chaos. Just when have the Italians ever been able to make a good snow tyre?