World Rally News

In the wake of event winner Tommi Makinen's disqualification from Rally Australia, the Mitsubishi Ralliart team issued the following statement explaining the circumstances and confirming that it would not be appealing against the stewards' decision.

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Ford's venture down under got worse this evening, as Carlos Sainz joined team-mate Colin McRae on the sidelines after just one day of action.

Colin McRae has been told to rest completely in the run-up to next weekend's Rally Australia, lest he should cause further damage to his cheek injury.

Some twenty West Australian doctors are undertaking a unique emergency medical training session as part of preparations for next weekend's Telstra Rally Australia.

Michael Guest has a driving ambition - to be the first Australian to make an impression on the FIA World Rally Championship series.

Soon to be out of work, SEAT's Toni Gardemeister has begun to cast around for a drive next year.

Former Toyota team manager George Donaldson has been appointed to a similar post with outgoing championship team Mitsubishi Ralliart.

The Telstra Rally Australia has attracted a record number of manufacturer-entered cars, resulting in one of its strongest fields ever as the world championship battles hots up down under.

Mark Fisher recorded a second place finish on the Bulldog Rally as his groundwork for Britain's round of the world championship stepped up another gear on the weekend.

The war of words between Peugeot works drivers Francois Delecour and Gilles Panizzi could result in the factory losing one of its tarmac specialist next season.

After a stormy San Remo Rally, in which he clashed with team-mate Gilles Panizzi, Francois Delecour has publicly pledged to do all he can to help Marcus Gronholm win this year's WRC title.

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San Remo leader Gilles Panizzi has been cited for illegally practising the rally route - although it is unlikely that he will be punished.

News Flash : Subaru driver Richard Burns has retired from the San Remo rally as a result of a damage to his Subaru on Special Stage Ten.

Stage times and overall standings after SS12. Stage Times for SS12

Colin McRae has declared himself fit to race in this weekend's twelfth round of the 2000 World Rally Championship less than three weeks after plummeting 30 feet off a hillside in the Tour of Corsica.

Telstra Rally Australia 2000 is expected to generate more than $20 million in economic impact for the benefit of all West Australians.

Colin McRae left hospital last night after a lengthy operation to reset his broken cheekbone, but still insists that he will be fit for the San Remo Rally.

The field for November's Telstra Rally Australia has been boosted by the entry of former Formula One driver Erik Comas.

Contrary to popular belief that injured rally star Colin McRae would be under the knife today [Friday], it has emerged that an operation to set his broken cheekbone will now take place on Monday of next week.

Ford driver Carlos Sainz has called for more to be done to improve driver safety after team-mate Colin McRae's Corsica crash.

Team orders once again influenced the result of a round of the World Rally Championship, but produced an emotional home win for Peugeot and Gilles Panizzi.

Stage times and overall standings after SS13 Stage Times for SS13