The Norwegian, who celebrates his 26th birthday today, lies third in the WRC drivers’ standings having scored four podiums from six rounds in 2015. “It is a great feeling to know that the team is happy with me and my performance, and that they want to continue working with me. I am thankful for this opportunity to continue to develop in this great team. It confirms that we are on the right track and gives us an extra boost for the future,” he said. Mikkelsen and co-driver Ola Fløene, who also signed an extension, have been part of Volkswagen’s family since 2011. They won the Intercontinental Rally Challenge in 2011 and 2012 for Skoda and finished third in the WRC last year....
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