Sun August 26, 2001

NEWS JUST IN

 Marcus Takes The Win! @ 11:59 AM - Marcus did enough to hold off everyone and take the win on his home event. On the last stage Harri had reported left front shock absorber problems and Burns need to beat him by 12 seonds, he beat him by 21.2 so Burns ended up 25.0 seconds behind Gronholm in second. McRae third 7.3 seconds behind Burns!

 Delecour Out @ 08:11 AM - Francois Delecour didn't even get a chance to tackle the longest stage of the rally - his Focus WRC retired before this morning's service with fuel pressure problems. It's a familiar problem; the team will be hoping that the problems don't surface on the number three or four cars. McRae and Sainz hold station after Moksi-Leustu.

Sat August 25, 2001

NEWS JUST IN

 Kankkunen retires @ 03:45 PM - Juha Kankkunen retired his Hyundai Accent WRC after a heavy landing from a jump on SS16 and subsequent brake failure forced him to stop. With 17 stages complete Marcus Gronholm leads Harri Rovanpera by 12.7 seconds. Richard Burns lies 25 seconds behind Rovanpera's 206 in third. One stage remains today (a 2.72km super special).

 Burns Slowed On SS10 @ 06:36 AM - A left-rear puncture on his Impreza 5kms from the end of the stage slowed Richard by around 15 seconds - Gronholm has re-gained the lead

Fri August 24, 2001

NEWS JUST IN

 McRae and Sainz settle in to pack @ 08:07 PM - The Focus WRC drivers will need to turn the wick up a bit on leg two's stages if they are to press for the points finishes that are essential, especially following Tommi Makinen's exit. Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz have settled upon a steady pace on day one of the Rally of Finland, ending the leg in sixth and ninth position respectively - there's lots more to do.

 Tommi Out on SS1 @ 08:08 AM - The local hero lost a wheel after crashing on the first stage into a ditch and damaging a wheel. Bad news for the favourite, Rovenpera was quickest from Burns and Auriol.

Thu August 23, 2001

NEWS JUST IN

 Peugeot's Trump Card @ 08:29 PM - Peugeot Sport head for the Rally of Finland with huge hopes for Marcus Gronholm and Harri Rovanpera - this event is their season's trump card, and they expect nothing less than a win. They've taken some knocks, but are ready to come on strong with six rallies left.

Wed August 22, 2001

NEWS JUST IN

 Skoda shakedown news @ 08:14 PM - The shakedown went well for the Skoda Motorsport crews of Armin Schwarz/Manfred Hiemer, Bruno Thiry/Georges Biar and Stig Blomqvist/Ana Goni. All three drivers are very happy with the set up of the Octavia WRC and the team's only problem is the health of Armin Schwarz, who has a painful ear infection.

Sat July 14, 2001

NEWS JUST IN

 It's Maximum Attack! @ 10:59 AM - Markku Alen has confirmed that he will attempt to roll-back the years next month as he battles with the WRC greats on the Rally of Finland, at the age of 50. The Group B supremo will contest the super-fast yumps in a Focus WRC run my M-Sport, setting up a mouth-watering clash with today's modern WRC stars.