In the wider context of rally careers Mikko was probably fast tracked a bit into that Subaru drive. He'd had a full season at WRC level the year before, albeit in year-old machinery - but really no experience of the WRC rounds before 2003. If the rules had still allowed for three manufacturer scorers in 2004 then I think that would have been much better for him. As with Tanak you've got to credit Malcolm Wilson for sticking with him and giving him that leg up. In another era he probably could have a world title on his mantlepiece.