Aไndreas Mikkelsen's Skoda UK Motorsport Fabia S2000 will feature a 'crisper' factory-designed colour scheme this season, it has been confirmed, as he looks to retain his IRC drivers' crown.

A statement from Skoda UK read:

"Mikkelsen's car will retain its unmistakable Skoda UK Motors🐻port identity with the familiar Union Flag appearing on the roof and bonnet once again.

"In addition, aꦚ new black side detail incorporate✱s elements of the flag to make the car even more recognisable for spectators.

"Other changes for the 2012 car include the introduction of a thin black keyline that frames the lower bodywork's green panels. ꦛAt the rear, a Union Flag has been incorporated into the rear tailgate with the bottom edge now featuring a matt black stri🔯pe."

Mikkelsen's car meanwhile will continue to be run on events separately from Skoda Motorsport, wi🍃th 🎶Andy Rogers moving to the position of team manager and Pierfranceso Zanchi and Nicolas Roux continuing as team principal and chief engineer respectively.