Andreas Mikkelsen's Skoda UK Motꦅorsport 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 Motorsport identity with the familiar Union Flag appearing on 𒁏the roof and bonnet once again.

"In addition, a new black side detail incorporates elements of the flag to make the car even more rec♑ognisable for spectators.

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

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