Petter Solberg is a three-time FIA World Champion, with two of his crowns achieved in rallycross.

Best known for his time winning with Subaru in the World Rally Championship, Solberg’s professional rally career was book ended by rallycross, from humble beginnings of running his car from the family farm in Norway, to returning after his WRC career drew to a close, at the highest level, in World RX.

In this episode of Talking Loose with Hal Ridge, Solberg reveals previously unheard insight and secrets from an amazing career.

The 2014-2015 World Rallycross Champion tells stories from the start of his rallycross journey, the reason he returned to rallycross post-WRC career and why his 2013 Citroen DS3 became such a rush to complete.

The Norwegian explains his core philosophies around developing cars, which manufacturer he was talking to before signing with Volkswagen for 2017 and how the Polo really compared to the DS3.

Solberg also talks about his amazing recovery following injury from an accident in Latvia 2017, gives insight into watching son Oliver’s current WRC form and much, much more.