Atkinson delight at podium finish

Subaru are third in the manufacturers' world championship (Getty)

Driver Chris Atkinson, of the Banbury-based Subaru rally team, has expressed his satisfaction at finishing second in Rally Argentina.

Atkinson who finished behind world champion Sebastian Loeb last weekend said: "Another podium is fantastic for me personally and for the team.

"There's nothing that motivates the guys more than a great result at the end of all the hard work."

Team-mates Petter Solberg and Phil Mills had to retire from the event.

Their car suffered a complete electrical failure two stages from the end.

Atkinson and co-driver Stéphane Prévot are third in the overall standings, with Subaru also third in the manufacturers' world championship.