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Subaru's Petter Solberg has declared himself fit to race in Rally Finland later this month despite a rib injury.

The Norwegian raced in Greece and Turkey with a broken rib, finishing second and sixth, and is looking forward to the season's resumption after a seven-week break.

"It's okay to have some days off, but this [the summer break] is a bit long for me. I want to drive," he said.

"It was actually perfect from one point of view though, because I have had a broken rib for a couple of rallies now."

"In that sense the break has been good because I have time to recover. But I want to get back behind the steering wheel as soon as possible.

"The guys have a very important job at the moment to get the cars fast for Finland. They are still working and are very happy.

"It will be very interesting to test the car next week. I am really looking forward to it. I can't wait to see what the team has done to improve the performance.

"I have been swimming and taking it a little bit calm because of the broken rib. I haven't had the chance to train as much as I want, but it is very good now.

"I am back in training and back in business."

Solberg said he was confident of challenging for victory when the season resumes in Finland on July 31.

"I think on tarmac and for Finland the car should be very good because of the low centre of gravity," he said.

"The new car is also very good at high speed because of the balance and weight distribution.

"The package should hopefully be good straight away. We are going to win rallies. That is our main goal - there are no other discussions or aims. I think David Richards and the whole team are agreed about that.

"We are not here for second places. We are here to fight for wins. That is it - quite simple."

Crash.net / Eurosport