If I remember rightly, Dave Richards withdrew Prodrive’s entry in order to ‘focus on other projects’. I’m not sure how many of you follow WRC, but Prodrive have teamed up with BMW and Mini to return the Mini name to the 2011 World Championship:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorsport/7912992/MINI-set-to-return-to-world-rallying.html
However, what I’m more interested in is BMW Motorsport’s involvement. Even though their financial involvement will be minimal, I don’t see them as having much chance of beating the Fords or the Citroens next year. Be prepared for Mini to pull out at the end of next season…