SS14: Burns extends lead on final stage of day
Richard Burns has finished Leg Two of Rally GB firmly in the lead after setting yet another fastest stage time on the final test of the day at the Cardiff SuperSpecial track. However, the Brit's world title chances remain slim
World Championship rival Marcus Gronholm, who still lies second behind Burns, was only ninth fastest on SS14 as the Finn relaxed his pace unthreatened by Carlos Sainz one minute behind in third.
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Burns was quickest by just 0.4s on SS14, closely followed by Subaru team mate Juha Kankkunen. Gilles Panizzi was third in his Peugeot 206 WRC.
Four time world champion Tommi Makinen managed fourth place despite the poor handling of the Finn's Mitsubishi. Second-placed overall Carlos Sainz was fifth just 0.5s behind.
Full day two round-up to follow.
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