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The secrets of being a rally co-driver

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There's a whole lot more to co-driving than sitting and reading. To be one of the best, there's a great deal to master

The Finn hesitated momentarily. Had he heard correctly? Best sit and wait. His co-driver repeated the instruction. And that's how a rally car ended up being driven straight through the middle of a traffic roundabout.

No sooner had the Opel bumped up the first kerb than the co-driver turned in amazement and asked what on earth was going on. The driver was equally baffled.

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