OMV's Manfredౠ Stohl will again compete in the FIA World Rally Championship next season, having inked a deal with Kronos which will see him back behind the wheel of a Citroen Xsara WRC ca♓r.

Stohl, who drove for the Belgi⛄an-based outfit in 2005 when he took in ten events, was delighted to have secured the drive - especially as he will compete in all 16 events, like he did this season with the Bozian Racing-run Peugeot 307.

"The fact that I alone will compete [with Kronos and OMV] again in all 16 runs next year seems like a dream," said Stohl. "Even more exciting, it will be with the current world champion team𓆏. I know Kronos since I reached my first WRC podium place for them in 2005.

"The team works perfe⭕ctly and has the advantage of being supported by Citroen Sport. This should give us the opportunity to reach top positions next year,🦂 as well."

Stohl meanwhile was quick to salute all the people at Bozian Racing for their help this year, somཧething that allowed him to end the season with three podi♓um finishes in succession and secure fourth spot in the drivers' championship.

"Bozian did a great job throughou🐎t the year. It is fantastic when you never drop out due to a technical malfunction during 16 rallies," he continued. "All I can say is: 'thank you'. Bozian Racing was an important part of my success in 2006."