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Richard Burns

British rally driver (1971-2005) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 34

Richard Alexander Burns was an English rally driver who won the 2001 World Rally Championship, having previously finished runner-up in the series in 1999 and 2000. He also helped Mitsubishi to the world manufacturers' title in 1998, and Peugeot in 2002. His co-driver in his whole career was Robert Reid.

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He is the only Englishman to have won the World Rally Championship as a driver.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1971 to 2005 · aged 34

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