Emil Lindholm will join Breen on MRF tyres for four ERC rounds this season.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to expand my career to ERC rallies with MRF and an important step in my career to get the experience of a more international rallying scene,” Lindholm told DirtFish.

“From what I’ve seen this weekend – in Itäralli – with Breen behind the wheel, MRF is really serious and already has a great product for winter.

“I’m in no doubt they’ll deliver on the events in ERC and keep on pushing with the development. Personally, I hope I can support MRF with knowledge especially about winter conditions, but also serve them in the development of their complete tyre range.”