In the latest of our series of Uncut features, autosport.com brings you the full and fascinating transcript of David Evans's recent interview with Max Mosley, in which the FIA president assessed the current state of the World Rally Championship and outlined his vision for its future.

On the eve of the 2009 World Rally Championship season-opener in Ireland, and just before the announcement of ISC's new global promoter deal, Autosport's rallies editor David Evans was granted an exclusive audience with Max Mosley to hear the FIA president's views on the series' current situation.

Rocked by the departure of Subaru and Suzuki, and facing a growing threat from the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, the WRC faces a tough 2009, but Mosley has strong views on what the future should hold for the championship, and how it can remain true to its roots and become more cost-effective.

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