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Richard Burns

Biography

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Rare interview with Richard Burns

 

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Richard Burns tribute by Topgear

 

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WRC History - Neste Rally Finland 2001: Richard Burns

 

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Top Gear - Richard Burns Interview

 

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Richard Burns - The car that almost cost him the championship

Richard Alexander Burns was a British rally driver who won the 2001 World Rally Championship, having previously finished runner-up in the series in 1999 and 2000. Born in Reading, Berkshire, 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. Burns was known by his smooth, methodical driving style, which was unusual for such a young driver of his generation. He was the patron for the Under 17 Car Club, of which he was an ex-Member.
  • Personal 

  • Pre-WRC 

  • 1996–1998: Mitsubishi 

  • 1999–2001: Subaru 

  • 2002–2003: Peugeot 

  • Death